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Japanese professional baseball updates

Overview

Recent updates in Japanese professional baseball include individual player performances, roster changes, and contract developments.

In farm league action, DeNA pitcher Shintaro Fujinami pitched three innings against the Yomiuri Giants, allowing five runs. During the same game, Giants catcher Yukinori Kishida contributed an RBI double to assist in a 12-5 victory. Additionally, Meiji University infielder Keigo Okada is attracting scout attention ahead of the October draft due to his exceptional speed.

Regarding roster movements, Ryoya Kurihara of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks reached 40 home runs. The Chiba Lotte Marines announced the departure of Shogo Nakamura, while the Yokohama DeNA BayStars opted not to renew contracts with five players, including Shinichi Onuki. Furthermore, the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles signed Taiwanese pitcher Liu Chih-jung to a development contract.

Entities

Yokohama DeNA BayStars · Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks · Yomiuri Giants · DeNA BayStars · Shintaro Fujinami

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Japanese professional baseball players and roster updates

    Japanese professional baseball sees significant roster shifts: Ryoya Kurihara hits 40 home runs, Lotte releases Shogo Nakamura, DeNA declines five player contracts, and Rakuten signs Liu Chih-jung.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Japanese baseball updates: Fujinami, Kishida, and prospect Okada

    Japanese farm league updates include Shintaro Fujinami's five-run outing for DeNA, Yukinori Kishida's RBI for the Giants, and rising draft prospect Keigo Okada's standout speed.

Sources

baseballking.jp · full-count.jp · jugem.jp · love-spo.com · news.mynavi.jp