Uniform number “11”, achievement in relief even in major
On the 21st, Yakult announced the acquisition of former Dodgers pitcher Kioni Kera as a new foreign pitcher for next season. The jersey number was decided to be “11”. He has pitched in 243 major league games in total, boasting 23 wins, 13 losses, 28 saves and 59 holds.
This season, he has not pitched in the majors, and has pitched in 19 games for the three minor teams, with 1 win and 2 losses and an ERA of 4.82. Yakult has played for four years, and pitcher Scott McGuff, who has made 38 saves this season, has left the team, making it urgent to acquire an immediate relief force.
Here’s what Kera said in a statement released by the club:
“I am very happy to play as a member of the Swallows next season. My family and I are deeply grateful to the team for giving us this opportunity. I will do my best to contribute.I am confident that together with the fans who support the Swallows, we will achieve great things and bring even more success to the Swallows.Thank you once more for this wonderful opportunity. I can’t wait for next season.”
(Full-Count editorial department)
