Hanazono University pitcher Satoshi Fujiwara (21), who was selected by Rakuten as the first pick in the draft, held negotiations in Kyoto City on the 14th and reached a basic agreement on a signing bonus of 100 million yen and an annual salary of 16 million yen (all amounts are estimates). His greatest weapon is his fastball, which can reach a maximum speed of 156 km/h. He will be the first professional baseball player from Hanazono University.
When he saw the amount of the signing bonus, he was surprised, saying, "There were a lot of zeros." When asked how he would use the money, he said, "I'd like to donate it to my alma mater and save it." He said he would like it to be used for things related to baseball equipment and environmental improvements, and also showed his thoughtful side by saying, "pitcher have asked me to donate it to pitcher."
At his nomination greeting on October 24th, the day after the draft, he said it hadn't really hit home yet, but he declared, "I think it's starting to feel more real with each passing day." He continued, "I'm confident in my fastball and slider. What's more, my appeal is pitch with a burning desire to win the game," capturing the hearts of fans with his spirited pitch.
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