yomiuri Giants pitcher shota Tanaka, a celebrated veteran known as “The God,” has agreed to a contract extension with the team despite a challenging 2024 season [[3]]. The 37-year-old will see a reduction in salary to ¥100 million for the upcoming season, signaling a continued belief in his value as a player and mentor.Though limited to 10 starts last year, Tanaka reached a career milestone of 200 wins combining his time in Japan and Major League Baseball.
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Yomiuri Giants veteran pitcher Shota Tanaka has agreed to a contract extension with the club, it was announced today. The 37-year-old, known affectionately as “The God,” will see a reduction in salary for the upcoming season, bringing his annual earnings to ¥100 million, according to multiple reports from Japanese media.
Tanaka joined the Giants after a move from the Rakuten Golden Eagles during the previous offseason, setting a goal of achieving double-digit wins. However, his 2024 campaign was limited to 10 starts, resulting in a 3-4 record and a 5.00 ERA. Despite falling short of his win target, Tanaka reached a career milestone of 200 combined wins across his time in both Japan and Major League Baseball, and the Giants acknowledged his contributions after he rejoined the rotation in August, as well as his mentorship of younger players.
Despite the pay cut, Tanaka expressed gratitude and optimism. “I’m truly thankful,” he said. “The team offered a lot of encouragement, and I’m very happy.” Looking ahead to next season, Tanaka is aiming to secure a spot in the starting rotation and declared, “My biggest goal is to win the league championship and then Japan Series. I want to contribute to the team in any way I can and maintain peak condition to do so.”
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