Conquer the battle between Japan, the United States and South Korea! On the 9th it was revealed that Hanshin had reached a general agreement with Mel Rojas Jr., a 30-year-old outfielder from Korea KT, who was aiming to win. Rojas is a double hit slugger who won the home guard and double crown in the Korean league this season. The major leagues and multiple national teams were paying attention. Strike strengthening is one of the strengthening points now, and the long-awaited helper will be added to the league championship for the first time in 16 years.

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Hanshin Yano won a fierce battle. A general agreement was reached with Rojas, who was the most important person for the reinforcement. On this day, Osamu Tanimoto, vice president and general manager (56), responded to the interview saying: “It is probably true that we are moving towards an agreement. It is under scrutiny. It is a part that was placed in a very reinforcing point. I hope that do well there. ” Negotiations are progressing smoothly and a formal contract is imminent.

Due to the spread of the new corona virus infection, the US minor league was canceled this season.In such circumstances, not only national teams, but also several major league teams showed interest in Rojas. Slugger, who has a heavy punch and a strong game, won the Korean League double crown with 47 home guards and 135 points this season. Although he doesn’t have much experience, when he moved to KT in the middle of the 2017 season, he scored 43 venues in 2018. The hit rate for this season is 30%, 4 minutes and 9 minutes, and he is a super excellent helper who has recorded more than 30% for four consecutive years.

The great attraction is that it has two faces. According to a person involved in the world of the ball, regardless of the left or right of the thrower, even a bad irregular thrower does not suffer and has a high response capacity. It is also a great point that he experienced the same world of Korean Asian ball. Even in Japan, reaching more than 30% and reaching 30 households is not a dream. Additionally, he also has the running ability and defensive ability that he decided to steal 18 bases in 2018. Arguably the best person for the style of baseball that Yano defends, always aiming for the next base.

This season, Hanshin was unable to fix the “No. 3” that connects to the main shaft. Chances are high that Rojas, who has one leg to survive on a single hit and has a flow-changing shot, will play that role. Bohr, who joined this season, will be leaving. They appear to have agreed to a contract with Sands and Marte next season, and are expected to have three assistants and outfielders next season. Teru Sato, the first draft, joined Oyama’s growth. Winning the league for the first time in 16 years. With the acquisition of a favorite great helper, I was able to see the way to the resurgence of the fierce tiger line of attack.

◆ Hanshin’s assistant Current situation Bohr has officially decided to leave, and Garcia and Luhiko Ao have also decided to leave. Suárez, who may have an important exit, will be removed from the list of reserved players and will have a free contract, and will continue negotiating with the rest of the year. Negotiations are underway to acquire Chen, who is off Lotte’s reserved player list, and a blanket deal appears to be nearing. It appears that two outfielders from Mars and Sands and two pitchers from Edwards and Gankel have already reached a general agreement and are expected to remain.

◆ Mel Rojas Jr. Born May 24, 1990 in Indiana, USA, signed with Pirates in the third round of the 10-year draft. Transferred to the Braves in May 2016. In 2017, he participated in WBC as a representative of the Republic of Dominica. He entered Korean professional baseball in 2017. This season, in addition to two homebase crowns and batting points, he also won MVP. His father, Mel Rojas, is a pitcher who has won a total of 34 victories in Expos (now Nationals). My older uncle is Felipe Alou, who was the director of Expos. 188 cm, 102 kilos Right shot double strike.