Daiei Hawks infielder Tadahito Iguchi said Thursday he would like to try entering the major leagues via the so-called posting system for the 2004 season.
Iguchi, who helped Daiei win the Pacific League and the recently concluded Japan Series, told the club's acting owner Takeshi Kotsuka of his wish in a meeting at a Fukuoka hotel and hopes to get the green light as early as possible.
"Even before (joining Daiei) I've always wanted to give the majors a shot and I feel that this is the best chance for me," Iguchi told reporters.
"I spoke to the (acting) president (Kotsuka) and he has taken my wishes into consideration. We both talked about our feelings on this matter and I realize it won't be easy to reach a conclusion," he said.