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Introducing players nominated by each team at the professional baseball draft meeting.
[Rakuten]
Kai Watabe (22) = Catcher, Aoyama University, 180 cm, 90 kg, right-handed thrower, right-handed hitter
He is a catcher with a strong shoulder and boasts high overall ability. The total number of home runs in the Toto University League is over 10. He played number four on the Japanese university national team. Chiben Wakayama Takade.
[Chunichi]
▽Ren Miyahara (21) = Pitcher, Kinda University, 182 cm, 90 kg, right-handed pitcher, right-handed hitter
In addition to a powerful fastball with a maximum speed of 156km/h, he also has a curveball that curves vertically. He made it to the top nine in the Kansai Student League this spring and was selected to play on the Japan Collegiate National Team. Hiroshima, Sutoku Takade.
[Lotte]
▽Yuto Yonezawa (22) = Pitcher, Kansai University, 180 cm, 80 kg, left-handed pitcher and left-handed hitter
His weapon is a fastball that stretches. At the All-Japan University Championship in June, he helped Kansai University become the best in Japan for the first time in 54 years, and won the Most Valuable Player Award. University representative from Japan. Kanazawa Takade.
[Yakult]
▽Ryosuke Fujisawa (24) = Outfielder, Tokyo Gas, 187 cm, 91 kg, right-handed pitcher, right-handed hitter
A strong hitter with a sharp swing. He uses his unique stance of pointing the tip of the bat toward the pitcher to hit a big ball. He mainly protects the midfield, and his quick feet are his weapon. Tochigi/Sano Nihon University High School - Yokohama National University.
[Oryx]
▽Futo Kakuta (22) = Pitcher, Fuji University, 178 cm, 84 kg, right-handed pitcher, left-handed hitter
His fastball, which was measured at a maximum speed of 153km/h, is characterized by its high average ball speed. He also mixes in curveballs such as cut balls to get strikeouts. University representative from Japan. Aomori/Higashi Ougijuku Takade.
[Hiroshima]
▽Yamasato Takara (22) = Infielder, University of Tokyo, 174 cm, 78 kg, right-handed thrower, right-handed hitter
A shortstop who is known for his competitive batting and solid defense. He serves as the captain of Asia University, and his intelligent play shines during games. University representative from Japan. Takade from Kobe International University.
[Nippon Ham]
▽Haruki Komoda (17) = pitcher, Yamanashi Gakuin High School, 195 cm, 103 kg, right-handed pitcher, right-handed hitter
He attracted attention for his dual ability of pitching and hitting, and also served as an infielder. He contributed to the final four of last summer's national championship. He is blessed with a good physique, and has a high potential with a fastest speed of 152 km and a total of 39 home runs in high school.
[DeNA]
Sena Hoshino (22) = Pitcher, University of Commerce, 179 cm, 78 kg, left-handed pitcher, left-handed hitter
A left-handed player whose weapons are a fastball of over 150km and a changeup. Contributed to second place in the spring selection tournament in 2022. He was chosen as the best player in this spring's Kansai Six Universities League. University representative from Japan. Shiga/Omi Takade.
[Seibu]
▽Keito Kawajiri (22) = Pitcher, ASU, 189cm, 94kg, right-handed pitcher, left-handed hitter
A fastball player who boasts a top speed of 158km/h. He became a full-fledged starter this year and has rapidly grown. On the 13th, he pitched a no-hitter, no-score game in the Toto University League. Toyama/Takaoka Commercial High School.
[Giant]
▽Shoki Oda (18) = Pitcher, Yokohama High School, 186 cm, 83 kg, right-handed pitcher, right-handed hitter
A powerful man who boasts a fastest speed of 157km/h. This summer, he ran a distance of 156 km, breaking the fastest record at the spring/summer Koshien tournament. He also has high accuracy with curveballs such as forks. High school representative from Japan.
[Softbank]
▽Taisei Suzuki (22) = Pitcher, Aoyama University, 187 cm, 92 kg, right-handed pitcher, right-handed hitter
Using his entire body flexibly, he throws fastballs that reach around 150km/h. His curveballs, such as forks and curveballs, have a high degree of perfection. University representative from Japan. Tokyo/Tokai University Sugao Takade.
[Hanshin]
▽Nanato Sakakibara (22) = Outfielder, Meiji University, 173 cm, 79 kg, left-handed pitcher and left-handed hitter
An outfielder who can run, attack, and defend. Although he is small in stature, he has punching power and has good bat control. Mainly protects midfield, and has a wide defensive range and strong shoulders. Hotoku Gakuen Takade, Hyogo.

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