Boras: “The starters prefer the players with quick balls and splits”.
Scott Boras, the agent of Hanshin Shintaro Fujinami’s pitcher, who aims to move into the major leagues using the detachment system, responded to an interview at the GM conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on 9 (10th Japan time ) and transferred showed confidence in
Regarding the current off-season transfer market, Boras said: “ Starting pitchers prefer players with fastballs and splits. The only players who meet the requirements are Gaussman (Blue Jays) and Walker (Mets to FA). ” Regarding Fujinami, he said: “He is one of the players who has a fast ball and a fork (split)”.
Fujinami was the opening pitcher for the second consecutive year this season, but he has had 3 wins and 5 losses and a black star up front, with an ERA of 3.38. However, the ERA in August was 1.65, showing a recovery towards the end of the season. “The last four months of the season have been exceptional,” said Boras.
As for future plans, he suggested: “First, I need to discuss with my team when to post. After that, I’ll go to the US.” Attention will be paid to future trends.
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