[Orix] Ryo Ishikawa announces his marriage, “I’ll work even harder” and renews his contract for 15 million yen, a decrease of 1 million yen | Pacific League

[Orix] Ryo Ishikawa announces his marriage and says, “I’ll work even harder.” Contract renewal: 1 million yen less, 15 million yen

Sports Hochi

2025.11.14(金) 16:30

　オリックス・石川亮捕手が１４日、大阪・舞洲の合宿所「青濤館」で契約更改交渉に臨み、１００万円減の年俸１５００万円でサインした（金額は推定）。「１軍に呼んでもらえる機会もあって、自分の中でなんとかパフォーマンスを発揮したいという思いもあったけど、そのチャンスがなかったというところが自分の実力不足。（来季は）自分として悔いを残さない１年にしたい」と話した。

This season marks his 12th year as a pro and his third since transferring to the team, and he has only played in one first-team game. In his three years with Orix, he only played in a total of 28 games, but he has also been praised for his contributions in less visible areas, such as cheering on the bench and creating a good mood.

Even so, he emphasized, “As a baseball player, my job is to play in games and prove my ability.” Although his rivals, such as Wakatsuki, Mori, and Fukunaga, are strong, he expressed his determination, saying, “There are many areas where I cannot lose,” and revealed his plans to train independently with Nishikawa and Softbank ‘s Kondo at the start of next year.

At the end of the press conference, he announced that he was getting married of his own volition. “So, I’ll work even harder,” he said with a serious expression.

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