Yamato, a 30 - year - old professional in the 12th year of professional procurement, acquired the first time for FA 's right to freely search for a transfer destination in Japan.

Keiichiro Shioto, president of the team, told the team team in Nishinomiya city, Hyogo Prefecture, that the Yamato player has informed the team that he intends to exercise his right to FA I made it.

Yamato of the Hanshin Okazaki has a reputation for high defense ability to protect Uchino and Ueno, was selected as the Golden Grab award in outfielder in Heisei 20 years, this season mainly mainly shorts and second I kept it.

In addition, I tried a switch hitter from last year to improve the striking power of the issue, I have played in 100 games, although I have not reached the prescribed batting season this year, the batting rate 20% 8 was.

Yamato will be able to negotiate with all the domestic teams on the 16th this month when FA declaration.

Meanwhile, Hanshin acknowledged that players who exercised the FA right will remain in the team, presenting a multi-year contract to Yamato to seek residuals.