Pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura (32), who decided to transfer to the Red Sox, spoke at an online press conference on the 17th (Japan time, 18) about the background to the transfer negotiations and his aspirations for the first big year. .

He explained that he chose the Red Sox because “Boston was crying out for it, so they wanted to live up to that expectation.” “I want to show what I am looking for and what is being evaluated. I can hit a wall, but I want to adapt and change,” he said.

On the closer’s role, which is attracting attention, he said: “I want to grow to that position.”

He also revealed that he received a lot of advice from Mr. Koji Uehara, who is a senior at the giant and has a close relationship with both the public and the private, and said, “I think Mr. Uehara’s existence and advice led me to Boston.. “

The Red Sox drum game will begin on the 18th (19) in Fort Myers, Florida. Sawamura, who is currently returning to Japan, will join the team as soon as procedures such as obtaining a visa are completed.