Hokkaido Nippon-Ham agree to contract extra inning with Ruei-Yang Gu Lin and Yi-Lei Sun
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Ruei-Yang Gu Lin pitcher, Yi-Lei Sun The team announced that it had reached an agreement with pitcher on a contract extra inning for the 2026 season.
Although pitcher was sidelined this season due to injury, he returned to the first team towards the end of the season and started in the fifth game of the final stage of the 2025 Persol CS Pacific League, pitching well, allowing only two hit and no runs in 4.2 innings. Son was registered as a controlled pitcher in May and pitched in nine games.
▼Comment pitcher Furubayashi▼
“I would like to thank everyone involved with the team for giving me the opportunity to play as a member of Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in the 2026 season. Due to an injury this season, I was unable to fully contribute to the team, but I will train hard this offseason and return even stronger so that I can be a valuable asset to the team throughout next season. Also, this was my first year with The Fighters, and the fans welcomed me warmly and gave me so much strength. Thank you so much. I look forward to fighting alongside all of you The Fighters fans again next season.”
▼Comment pitcher Son▼
“I would like to thank everyone involved with the team for giving me the opportunity to continue playing for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in the 2026 season. I am also truly looking forward to meeting all The Fighters fans again. In the 2025 season, I pitched in many games and gained valuable experience as a player. I will continue to practice hard this offseason, further improving myself, and hope to contribute to the team’s progress toward becoming the best in Japan next season.”
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham to begin accepting group ticket applications for the 2026 season on November 20th
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters will begin accepting group ticket applications for the 2026 season from 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 20, 2025. For designated games in April and May, early applicants will receive a free jersey. A new plan will also be available exclusively for school groups, with a towel featuring the school’s name.
Tohoku Rakuten Masato Watanabe appointed infield defense base running coach
Tohoku Rakuten announced that Masato Watanabe will be infield defense base running coach for the 2026 season. Watanabe served as a coach for the SSG Landers of the Korea Professional baseball (KBO) for two years from 2024 to 2025.
Tohoku Yan-Cheng Wang ‘s Oh Rakuten cheng transfers to the KBO Hanwha The Eagles
Tohoku Rakuten pitcher Yan-Cheng Wang has decided to transfer to the Hanwha The Eagles of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO). Originally from Taiwan, pitcher has been with Tohoku Rakuten for seven years, since 2019. While he did not make it to the regular roster, he pitched in 22 farm games this season, finishing with 10 wins (5 losses) and ERA of 3.26, second in Eastern League.
◇東北楽天 德山一翔、松田啄磨、前田銀治と育成契約
東北楽天は、德山一翔投手、松田啄磨投手、前田銀治選手と2026シーズンの育成選手契約が合意に至ったと発表した。24年ドラ2の德山投手は、今年7月にトミー・ジョン手術、23年ドラ5の松田投手は、今年5月に右肘頭疲労骨折で手術を受け、リハビリ中。21年ドラ3の前田選手は、今年2月にアキレス腱を断裂。すでに実践に復帰しているが、来季は育成選手としてプレーする。
◇埼玉西武 ドラフト3位・秋山俊の記者会見を実施
埼玉西武は、ドラフト3位・秋山俊選手（中京大）の入団交渉後の記者会見を行った。
▼秋山俊選手 コメント▼
「ドラフト後、日を追うごとに声をかけていただく機会が増え、少しずつ“見られている”という自覚が湧いてきました。ライオンズは若手中心のチームなので、そこにしっかり割って入り、期待に応えるだけでなく、期待以上の結果で恩返しができるよう努めたいです。入寮までの期間も体調管理を徹底し、万全の状態でけがなくキャンプインできるよう準備していきます」
◇Press conference held for Saitama Seibu ‘s 5th draft pick, Yokota Sowa
Saitama Seibu held a press conference after negotiations for the signing of No. 5 draft pick, Yokota Sowa (Yamamura Gakuen High School).
▼Comment from Sowa Yokota▼
“Now that I’ve received my informal acceptance, it really feels like I’m taking my first step as a professional. I’m preparing thoroughly, both mentally and technically, as I move into the dormitory. As it’s my hometown team, I’m sure my friends will come to support me, so I want to perform well enough to live up to their expectations and become someone who can inspire the younger generation of players.”
◇ Chiba Lotte Kota Futaki ‘s retirement commemorative goods available for order online
Chiba Lotte announced his retirement at the end of this season on The Marines Online Store from 12:00 noon tomorrow, November 14th (Friday) until 11:59 pm on the 24th (Monday, national holiday). Kota Futaki We take orders for merchandise commemorating pitchers’ pitcher.
The commemorative goods this time feature a design featuring pitcher Niki pitch and the words “THANK YOU,” and the lineup includes a total of seven products, including T-shirts, face towels, and acrylic panels.
▼ pitcher Niki’s comment▼
“I’ve been given the opportunity to sell commemorative goods to mark my retirement. I’d like to thank all the fans who have supported me up until now. The time I spent with The Marines is a treasure in my life. The warm cheers you’ve always given me have given me strength, allowing me to continue pitching to this point. I would be happy if I can convey even a little of that gratitude through these goods.”
▼ pitcher Kota Futaki retirement commemorative goods product details▼
T-shirt (white, black / sizes: S, M, L, XL): 3,800 yen
Tote bag: 2,300 yen
Face towel: 2,000 yen
Mini acrylic stand: 1,300 yen
Acrylic stand: 2,300 yen
Acrylic panel: 3,500 yen
Drawstring bag and acrylic keychain set: 2,000 yen
*All prices include tax
Orix ‘s Kohei Azuma has completed right elbow cleaning surgery
Orix Kohei Azuma pitcher Kohei Higashi underwent right elbow cleaning surgery at a hospital in Yokohama today. He will undergo rehabilitation while monitoring the condition of the affected area.
pitcher has a record of 1 win and 2 losses with ERA of 3.12 in 6 games this season. He has not pitched in the first team since the game against Fukuoka Softbank on July 10th.
◇オリックス 育成3位の中西創大と仮契約
オリックスは、育成ドラフト3位指名の中西創大選手との仮契約が合意に至ったと発表した。背番号は入団発表記者会見時に発表される。
▼中西創大選手 コメント▼
「仮契約を終え、今日でプロ野球選手になったんだという実感が生まれました。自分のアピールポイントは守備です。肩の強さや守備範囲の広さには自信があります。将来的には華のある守備でファンを魅了するような選手になりたいです。全力プレーをモットーに必死な姿をファンのみなさんにお見せしたいと思いますので、応援よろしくお願いします」
Fukuoka Softbank manager Hiroki Kokubo receives first-time “Shoriki Matsutaro Award”
2025年度の正力松太郎賞が発表。チームを2年連続リーグ優勝、5年ぶりの日本一に導いた福岡ソフトバンク・小久保裕紀監督が初受賞した。この賞は、プロ野球の発展に貢献した選手や監督に贈られる。
▼小久保監督 コメント▼
「このたびは、名誉ある正力松太郎賞を受賞させていただくことを大変光栄に思います。チームを代表して、すべての関係者、そしてファンの皆さまに心から感謝申し上げます。今年こそは頂上まで登りきる、という思いでシーズンに入り、選手たちはそれぞれの役割を理解し、最後まで勝利を信じて戦い抜いてくれました。その姿勢こそが、今回の受賞につながった最大の要因だと思っております。
今年のチームスローガンに掲げた「PS（ピース）！」まさにProfessional Spiritで全員がピースとなってくれました。監督として、そんなたくましい姿を見せてくれた選手たちを率いることができたことを誇りに思います。また、コーチ・スタッフ・フロントの献身的なサポート、そして常に温かく、時に厳しく見守ってくださったファンの声援が、チームの力になりました。
この賞は、福岡ソフトバンクホークスという組織全体の努力の結晶です。これからも福岡の皆さま、そして全国のホークスファンに誇りに思っていただけるチームづくりを続けて参ります。本当にありがとうございました」
※2025年11月13日23時更新
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