On the 3rd, Lotte announced that they had signed second-round draft pick Kaito Mori (Meiji University) at a hotel in Tokyo. number is "13." He will receive a signing bonus of 70 million yen and an annual salary of 12 million yen (all amounts are estimates).
Through the team, Mori commented, "I want to become a player who can continue his baseball career for a long time. In my first year as a professional, I want to maintain my place in the rotation and aim to win Rookie of the Year."
My favorite Lotte snack is Koala's March.
▼ Mori University
Date of birth: September 14, 2003
position: pitcher
Height / Weight: 177 cm / 77 kg
Throwing/Hitting: Left/Left
Career: Fukuoka University Ohori High School - Meiji University - Lotte (2nd pick in the draft)
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