The transfer of Japan Ham Haruki Nishikawa, a 28-year-old outfielder who aimed to challenge America’s world of ball using the post system (bidding system), could not be achieved.

The team submitted a publication request on December 3 of last year, and agent Josh Purcell negotiated, but the deadline was 5 p.m. 2 p.m. EDT (7 a.m. 3 p.m. Japan time). , The contract was not finalized.

Nishikawa scored 42 stolen bases last season with a career-high base rate of 40% and 3 minutes. High base rate and speed were evaluated, and Astros, Diamond Bucks, Cardinals, Blue Jays, etc. were conducting large-scale research. Nishikawa has been posted on the Nippon Ham possessor list, and it is very likely that he will stay.

Last year, Hiroshima infielder Ryosuke Kikuchi (30) took aim at a major challenge with the system, but gave up a week before the deadline for negotiations. He signed a four-year contract with Hiroshima and stayed.

◆ Haruki Nishikawa Born on April 16, 1992 (Heisei 4) in Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture. At Chiben Wakayama, he has participated in Koshien four times in total during the spring and summer. He joined Nippon Ham in second place in the draft for 10 years. In the fifth round of the 2016 Japan series with Hiroshima, he hit a farewell base from second base in the ninth inning. Rob the King 3 times. The total success rate of stealing bases is 80%, 6 minutes and 4 squares, which is the number one player in history with more than 200 stolen bases. Two best nines and four gold awards. 181 cm, 79 kg. Right handed.

◆ Publishing system A system that allows you to transfer to the US ball world before acquiring the FA rights overseas. Previously, the team that offered the highest bid had exclusive negotiating rights, but now it is possible to negotiate with all teams that are willing to pay the transfer. The amount transferred to the Japanese national team will vary based on the amount guaranteed by the player’s contract. In the case of a major contract, 20% of the guarantee amounts up to $ 25 million (about 2,625 million yen), and the part that exceeds $ 25 million up to $ 50 million (about 5,250 million yen) 17. 5%, 15% of the amount greater than $ 50 million. An additional 15% will be paid on piecework payments obtained within the contract period.