The 2025 rookie player selection meeting, "Professional baseball Draft Meeting supported by Lipovitan D," was held on October 23rd. We introduce the players selected by Hokkaido Nippon-Ham and their profiles.

Designated players

1st place: Jiei Okawa pitcher
Affiliation: Meiji University
Pitching: Right-handed hitter
Height and weight: 180cm, 75kg

◇Scout Comments
"He is expected to be an immediate force with a fast right-hander with a maximum speed of 155 km/h. He has a strong pitch style based on a powerful fastball that is more intimidating than the speed of the ball. One of the attractions is that it can boldly attack the inside corners of the hitter, and the high strike out rate in combination with the exquisite breaking ball is also one of its charms. All four years of college were relief appearances, and his experience in winning games is by far the best."

2nd place: Edopolo Kane outfielder
Affiliation: Osaka Gakuin University
Pitching: Right-handed hitter
Height and weight: 190cm, 101kg

◇Scout Comments
"He is a right-handed slugger who exudes a sense of scale in a different dimension and has the potential to lead the next generation. The distance of the ball that makes perfect contact is by far the best in the amateur baseball world, and he hits all directions of the stands with his amazing batting speed and angle. He also hit a total of 11 Home Run in the league, and his midfielder defense who makes use of his strong shoulders is also gorgeous. He boasts a body of 190 cm and 101 kg, and his second brother is mixed martial artist Edpolo King."

3rd place: Ruan Otsuka infielder
Affiliation: Tokai University
Pitching: Right-handed hitter
Height and weight: 169cm, 74kg

◇Scout Comments
short stop He also served as a regular on the university Japan national team, and his defense range that made use of his grab handling and light footwork, and his ability to throw wall with a sense of stability is No. 1 in his generation. He is also highly regarded as a left-handed hitter who is agile and has a base running sense, and has a single shot. The rich practical experience cultivated at Tokai University Sagami High School and Tokai University is also attractive."

4th place: Minato Handa infielder
Affiliation: Nichidai Fujisawa High School
Pitching: Right-handed hitter
Height and weight: 176cm, 76kg

◇Scout Comments
"He is a top-level short stop high school student with high overall strength and full of prospects, and his defense ability is high, such as playing second base with his throw and extraordinary grab judgment and stable . His batting that makes use of his skillful bat control is also in the top ranks, and he can also hit long hits with a high school career of 24 Home Run. If we strengthen our physical side, which still has room for growth, we have a good chance of making a big break."

5th place: Kaito Fujimori catcher
Affiliation: Meitoku Gijuku High School
Pitching: Right-handed hitter
Height and weight: 182cm, 74kg

◇Scout Comments
"He is an all-rounder fielder who is at a high level in running, offense and defense, and is a gem full of future potential and charm. position 's main is catcher, but he has the dexterity to do outfield and other things. He is quick, has high batting skills, and can be expected to hit long hits. In the U-18 national team Japan, he became a key player who contributed to the runner-up as hitter number 2. He is from Hokkaido and has high aspirations that he has progressed from junior high school to the prestigious Meitoku Gijuku Junior High School, which can be said to be suitable for professionals."

Development player nomination

1st place in training: Takuki Tsuneya infielder
Affiliation: Hokkai Gakuen University
Pitching: Right-handed hitter
Height and weight: 180cm, 85kg

◇Scout Comments
"A infielder full of various charms, a hard-hitting right-handed hitter. At Hokkai Gakuen University, he took the regular in the spring of 2, and this spring he led the team to the national best 8 for the first time in 46 years as a main force. He has a wealth of practical experience and is the No. 1 university student in Hokkaido short stop. One of the selling points is the defense, which takes advantage of the strong shoulders that mark the 140km/h range as a side throw pitcher. He has the batting technique to hit a strong ball at a wide angle."

2nd place in training: Yokoyama Echinatsu pitcher
Affiliation: Aomori Chuo Gakuin University
Pitching: Right-handed hitter
Height and weight: 178cm, 80kg

◇Scout Comments
"A unique player who sounded in the Tohoku University baseball world with a 'dual wielding'. He is a full-fledged right-hander pitcher with a strong arm with a maximum speed of over 150 km, and can freely control breaking ball such as slider and splitter. While working at full capacity as an ace from the spring of his third year of college, he also served as a outfielder and DH by making use of his natural batting sense and agility. When I was at Hachinohe Gakuin Kosei High School, I opened the door to a professional who couldn't even submit a professional application form."