Takuichi Sawamura, who was active as a middle pitcher in the major league Red Sox until last season, decided to join the professional baseball team Lotte. I spoke with enthusiasm.
34-year-old pitcher Sawamura played for the Red Sox of the major leagues for two seasons until last season, mainly as a middleman.
Pitcher Sawamura had a free contract, but he decided to return to Lotte, which he belonged to in 2020, and held a joining press conference at ZOZO Marine Stadium in Chiba City on the 28th.
Sawamura said, "I'm excited to be back. I'm here with the determination to do my best for the Marines. I want to show you," he said enthusiastically.
Sawamura revealed that one of the factors in his decision was that Rihito Yoshii, who was a pitching coach when he was at Lotte, was appointed as manager. I think. I want to lead and lead," he said about his thoughts on the team.
Coach Yoshii, who was present at the press conference, indicated his policy of using Sawamura as a relief pitcher, saying, "I think it's attractive that he can change the atmosphere of the stadium just by coming out. I would like you to take care of young people while telling them."