Tomoyuki Sugano was rewarded for his superb season on Tuesday, when the Yomiuri Giants nearly doubled his salary to a reported 450 million yen ($4.05 million) for 2018.The 28-year-old right-hander led the Central League this season with 17 wins, a 1.59 ERA and six complete games, including a league high four shutouts. He won the Sawamura Award as Japan's most impressive starting pitcher and was named the CL's top pitcher."I have received the ultimate evaluation," Sugano said. "Since people around me will now hold me to a higher standard, my desire is to toughen myself and be ready for what …READ FULL ARTICLE
