The Softbank Hawks want to extend the contract of Dutch RHP Rick van den Hurk. But earlier this month, the Hawks took him from the active roster to give him some rest. After he clinched the “rookie”record of consecutive wins for a foreign and new pitcher in the NPB, he lost his first game since his…
Rick van den Hurk arrived in Japan yesterday to join his new team, the Softbank Hawks from Fukuoka. Shortly after his arrival he joined a training session and introduced himself to his new team members. Today the six time Japnanese champion organized a press conference to introduce the 29-year old Dutch RHP. During the last…
The Fukuoka Softbank Hawks officially announced that Rick van den Hurk has signed a two year contract worth 400,000,000 Yen. The 29-year old Dutch pitcher will wear uniform number 44. According to Yakyubaka.com Van den Hurk said the following: “I am honored and happy for this opportunity to sign a contract with the Fukuoka Softbank…
