"Japan's 46 wins" Ogasawara, the starting member of the big league ··Washington Lizzo, "Expecting years of investigation and selection performance."
"Japan's 46 wins" Ogasawara, the starting member of the big league ··Washington Lizzo, "Expecting years of investigation and selection performance."
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Washington said it expects Japanese left-handed pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara (28), who signed a contract just before the posting deadline, to play in the starting rotation.
"I've been investigating Ogasawara for years. It fits with our team's future plans. He chose us," Washington General Manager Mike Rizzo said in an online press conference after recruiting him. "I think he's ready to play as a starting pitcher."
Ogasawara signed a two-year, 3.5 million-dollar contract with Washington D.C. on the previous day. Ogasawara received 1.5 million dollars in 2025 and 2 million dollars in 2026. Ogasawara, who filed for posting on December 10 last year, had to complete his contract by the morning of the 25th, but he finished it just before the deadline. Ogasawara is listed as the first Asian player to be recruited as an FA by the Washington team. 메이저놀이터
Ogasawara pitched in 161 games from 2016 to 2024 with the Junichi Dragons in Japan, where he posted a record of 46-65 with a 3.62 ERA. In 2024, he posted a record of 5-11 with a 3.12 ERA.
The contract between Washington and Ogasawara was not significant because he was not one of the best in Japan. There were many prospects that he would not be nominated, but on the last day, he dramatically signed a contract with Washington.
Washington says it has watched Ogasawara for a long time, expressing expectations. "He pitched 150 to 160 innings every season as a starter for these four to five years. He has a diverse and good repertoire, and he has shown us the durability to believe that he will be a starting pitcher. He has a lot of energy. We have recruited him as a starting pitcher for the Major League. We will help him melt into the clubhouse as soon as possible," Lizzo said.