Fukuoka Daiei Hawks infielder Tadahito Iguchi asked the Pacific League club Wednesday to enter into negotiations on his wish to move to the major leagues through the posting system.
Hanshin slugger Tomoaki Kanemoto hits a sacrifice fly against the Yokohama BayStars at Koshien
Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, to increase his league-leading RBI tally to 113 during the Tigers' final game of the season. The BayStars won 6-1.
On Tuesday, Iguchi said his willingness to play in the majors remains strong after club officials persuaded him to stay with the Hawks the previous two years.
"I don't know if I can move to the majors but I said talks should be held as quickly as possible," Iguchi said, noting that he has told Hawks general manager Kenji Sato of his wish to start negotiations.