Pitcher Mitsunari Takahashi, who scored 12 wins in the second place in the league this season at professional baseball Seibu, expressed his intention to challenge the major leagues using the posting system in the future in negotiations with the team.
25-year-old pitcher Takahashi served as the opening pitcher for the second year in a row this season, pitched in 26 games, scored 12 wins, ranking second in the league, and left a good record with an ERA of 2.20.
On the 20th, pitcher Takahashi negotiated with the team at the team office in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and renewed the contract for next season with an estimated annual salary of 180 million yen, which is an estimated 70 million yen increase, plus a piece rate payment.
At the press conference, Takahashi revealed that during negotiations with the team, he expressed his desire to challenge the major leagues using the posting system in the future.
Pitcher Takahashi explained his reasoning, "I was able to convey my intentions. The major leagues are the best in the world, and when I met Yusei Kikuchi and practiced with him, I also wanted to go there."
On top of that, ``This year, there were few games that I controlled with my own power. I was talking.
On the other hand, the general manager of the team, Hisanobu Watanabe, said, ``I just heard about the intention, but I didn't talk about the timing.First of all, I want you to do well as a pillar next season. It would be great if I could win an important match," he said, seeking to perform at an even higher level.