◆2025 Professional baseball Draft Conference supported by Lipovitan D (23rd)
Edporo Cain, outfielder from Daigakuin University, was selected by Nippon-Ham in the second round and shed tears at the press conference. "It all started when I was in high school and I was disappointed that I wasn't selected. I'm glad that I was able to work hard for four years, with the support of so many people," he said.
He is 190 centimeters and 101 kilograms and has a total of 10 Home Run at the six Kansai universities. "I'm not particular about home run but I'm confident in my distance. In the August 31 match against the University of Tokyo (GOSANDO Nanko), he hit a shot over the net behind the left field bleachers. I think Mannami and Mizutani, who play in the same half of the field, are great players. My favorite player is Reyes. I'd like to ask Shinjo about defense them, too," he said, looking forward to meeting the strong hitter players.
His older brother, King (24), is a mixed martial artist. He visited the school on the same day to encourage his brother in preparation for the draft. When asked about sibling rivalries, he laughed at the press, saying, "I can't win because I can't do it. I can't always win. (Especially) right now, I'm completely helpless." He continued, "(Hokkaido) has the image of having a lot of warm fans. I want to do my best and not give in to the cold."
〇...Kane's older brother, mixed martial artist King (24), also visited Osaka Gakuin University to encourage his younger brother. After the press conference following the selection, the two posed for a commemorative photo. Kane himself hit a total of 28 Home Run at Nippon Sport Science University Kashiwa. He had aspired to become a professional baseball player. Regarding his younger brother, Kane said, "It's amazing how hard he works. I hope he becomes home run hitter."
◆Edpolo Cain Born July 2, 2003 in Osaka City. 22 years old. Started playing baseball with Nagase Boys in the second grade at Kitatatsumi Elementary School, and played for Minami Osaka Baseball Club while at Tatsumi Junior High School. Became a regular player for Japan Airlines (Yamanashi) in the fall of his second year, and played in Koshien in the summer of his third year. Hit a total of 24 Home Run in high school. Played in league games at Daigakuin University from the spring of his first year. His older brother is mixed martial artist Edpolo King. He is 190 cm tall and weighs 101 kg. He bats and throws right-handed.
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