IBL's Hamilton Cardinals sign Eguchi

The Intercounty Baseball League’s Hamilton Cardinals have signed right-hander Takaki Eguchi. Photo: Hamilton Cardinals

January 19, 2024

Official Hamilton Cardinals News Release

HAMILTON, Ont. - The Hamilton Cardinals are excited to announce the signing of import pitcher Takaki Eguchi.

Eguchi is a 26-year-old right-handed pitcher that hails from Fukuoka Prefecture in Japan.

Eguchi is coming to the Cardinals following a successful 2023 season with the Miyazaki Sunshines, a team in the Japanese Independent League. In the previous season, he pitched a total of 64 innings, registering 50 strikeouts, and maintaining an impressive ERA of 3.40.

“I’ve had my eye on Tak for a long time, so when there was an opportunity to sign him, it was a no-brainer,” said George Halim, Hamilton Cardinals general manager. “He’s got rotation stuff from different slots that should make hitters uncomfortable from the jump.”