Rakuten transfer DJ Johnson joins the Enthusiasm party at Shintenchi “A state where we can support anywhere” | Full-Count

Ishii GM has been on the list since last year “I am very honored”

On the 21st, Rakuten held an online press conference for DJ Johnson, who won a Hiroshima money exchange. “I would like to play hard to help this team,” said the right arm, who was transferred to Shintenchi in the first year of his arrival in Japan.

Johnson, who has built up a proud beard and appeared at the online conference, said: “Nice to meet you, my name is DJ Johnson. I’d like to play hard to help this team. Thank you.”

GM Ishii, who was “present,” revealed that he had been on the list since last year, but said, “I’m very excited. You said you were on the list last year, but I’m very honored. This city, I think that the stadium is very beautiful. I will do my best to be able to play an active role in this team. “

The 31-year-old Johnson came to Japan as a new assistant in Hiroshima, and has so far climbed 14 games in 1 army, with 0 wins and 0 losses, 1 hold, and a defense rate of 4.61. At the major, he has 35 raises, 1 win, 2 losses, 4 grabs, and a 4.88 defense rate in a total of 2 years.

He described himself as a “powerful pitcher” and said: “I think the curve is straight and it has a characteristic. And starting this year, I will refine the change even more and feel that it is very effective.” did.

The second half of the season has started, but “I think we can support anywhere if we can contribute to the team in some way. We will be in Chiba (Lotte) soon, so we will be able to catch up with the rest of the season.” I’d like to contribute as hard as I can to the team so that we can climax. “

Rakuten released Zelas Wheeler’s infielder to the giant on June 29 and defeated pitcher Shun Ikeda. On July 15, Yuhei Takanashi was handed over to the giant again and Moe Takada was acquired. Joining Johnson marked the third trade this season.