With an annual salary of 1.7 billion won, he will be kicked out without taking the mound - 370 million won per hit, don't ask about cost-effectiveness

Dec 06, 2024

Austin, one of Yokohama's Japan Series winners. He finished first in hitting the Central League. Photo capture = Yokohama BayStars SNS

Yakurt's main po Domingo Santana. He received an annual salary of 370 million yen this year. Photo capture = Yakult Swallows SNS

He took the mound only once in the first-team game, with an annual salary of 280 million yen (about 2.64 billion won). Since he pitched five innings, it is 56 million yen (about 530 million won) per inning. No matter how much the injury is due to the aftereffects of the injury, it is frustrating for the team. On the other hand, a pitcher with an annual salary of 16 million yen (about 150 million won) started 22 games and won 11 games (5 losses, 2.93 ERA). After recording four wins in three years, he burst his potential in his fourth year of joining the team. He won seven consecutive games from April to July. He tied for first place in the team's multiple wins and tied for fourth place in the Pacific League.

The former is Masahiro Tanaka (36) and the latter is Masaru Fujii (28). Both threw for the Rakuten Eagles this season. If you look at your career, it's a stark contrast.

Tanaka is a legend with a career record of 197 wins in the U.S. and Japan. With 24 wins and no losses in 2013, he led Rakuten to its first championship. He returned from the Major League and received 900 million yen (about 8.5 billion won) for two consecutive years from 2021 to 2022. This is the highest salary for a Japanese player. He only won four games (nine losses) in his first year back. Rakuten invested more than 200 million yen per win. Tanaka, who broke up with Rakuten, is looking for a new team. He refused to cut his salary significantly.

After graduating from Toyo University, Fujii became a professional player after playing for the Industrial League (ENEOS). It started with an annual salary of 11.2 million yen in 2021. It fell to 10 million yen in 2022 and then slightly rose to 10.5 million yen in 2023. Sooner or later, he will announce the renewal of his contract with a big smile.

Japan's weekly magazine Aera's Internet edition ranked Fujii as the most cost-effective player in the Pacific League this season. Tanaka was first in cost-effectiveness 'Worst'.

Although foreign players do not account for as much as the KBO League, Japanese professional baseball also has high expectations for foreign players. There is no limit on the number of players per team, so there is infinite competition. Of course, opportunities go to players with major league experience or high salaries first. The salary level is higher than that of the KBO League. There are many players who have lived longer than five years.

Yokohama BayStars infielder Taylor Austin, Yakult Swallows outfielder Domingo Santana. He ranked first and second in hitting in the Central League this season. Austin batted .316 with 25 home runs-69 RBIs and Santana had .315 with 17 home runs-70 RBIs. Austin's annual salary this year is 360 million yen (about 3.4 billion won) and Santana's 370 million yen (about 3.5 billion won). 연

Mawi Gonzalez, who hit a career-high 107 home runs in the Major League, has not been an impressive performer for the Orix in two years. He retired this year after hitting eight hits and one home run in 23 games. Sports Chosun DB

Chunichi closer Martinez. Martinez, a Cuban native, made 43 saves this season to become the Central League's relief king. He played for Cuba in the Premier 12 in 2024. Photo capture = Chunichi Dragons SNS

I put in a performance worthy of a bong.

There is another foreign title holder. Closer Rydell Martinez. He is from Cuba. He recorded 43 saves (2-3-7 holds, 1.09 ERA) this year, ranking first in relief in the Central League. This year, the three-year-600 million yen contract with the Chunichi Dragons ended. The ransom has jumped to a level that is difficult for Chunichi to catch. If Softbank comes forward, it cannot compete with money. It has been a long time since there was talk of 1 billion yen (about 9.44 billion won) in annual salary.

Softbank left-hander Rivan Moinello, who is from the same Cuba. He won double-digit games in his first year when he switched from bullpen to starting. He finished first in the Pacific League in ERA. 11-5 - 1.88 ERA. He signed for 2022, 3-900 million yen. Prior to the end of the contract, the club moved quickly. It signed an extension contract for four years to four billion yen earlier this year. It will receive Japan's highest annual salary of 1 billion yen starting next year.

There are more players who failed to meet expectations. Chunichi's Dayan Vishido had his worst performance in his ninth year in Japanese baseball. He played only 15 games in the first team. 타율 2할9리, 9안타, 1홈런, 2

softbank left-hander Moinello. Starting next year, he will receive the highest annual salary of 1 billion yen in Japanese professional baseball. Photo capture = Softbank Hawks SNS

RBI. Was kicked out at the end of the season. Chunichi, without a center hitter, finished last in the Central League for the third consecutive year. Vichido took 350 million yen (about 3.3 billion won) in annual salary this year. 39 million yen (about 370 million won) per hit

Yomiuri Giants left-hander Yordan Mendes. Started the season as a starter. In April and September, they threw just two games and the season ended. In total, he played four ⅓ innings, lost two, and had a 12.46 ERA. Yomiuri removed him from the list of players on hold on the 3rd. This year's annual salary is 100 million yen (about 940 million won).

Chiba Lotte Marines right-hander Junior Fernandez was released as a free agent last summer. Chiba Lotte gave him an annual salary of 180 million yen (about 1.7 billion won) when he threw a fastball 160km/h. However, injuries have led to the worst. He was released without ever going to the first-team game.

Jimmy Cordero of the same team also fell far short of his annual salary of 180 million yen. He pitched five innings as relief in five games. He has one loss and two holds and a 7.20 ERA.

Orix Buffaloes also have heartburn. This is because of Major League infielder Marwin Gonzalez. He batted .131 with eight hits, one homer and two RBIs in 23 games. 득점권에서 11타수 1

Tanaka, who returned to Rakuten in 2021, won only 20 games in four years. The ball has fallen and has struggled every year. Photo capture = Rakuten Eagles SNS

He marked a hit and a batting average of 91. He hit 107 home runs in the Major League, but failed to live up to his name in Japan.

Gonzalez announced his retirement after signing a two-year contract. His annual salary this year is 180 million yen. In other words, he earned a deep retirement bonus in Japan.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.