On October 20 2017, Hiroshi was selected as the 1st draft pick for the Chunichi Dragons at the 2017 NPB Draft and on November 20 signed a provisional contract with a ¥100,000,000 sign-on bonus and a ¥15,000,000 yearly salary with ¥50,000,000 in incentives.

[1] On December 8, 2023, Hiroshi was selected by the Orix Buffaloes in the 2023 Active Player Draft.

[2] Hiroshi's hobbies include golf, basketball and cycling.

[3] Hiroshi counts former San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel as his idol.

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