On the 9th, Lotte acquired Hanshin Tigers outfielder Kodai Inoue in the active player draft.
He joined Hanshin Tigers from Riseisha as the second pick in the 2019 draft, and in his sixth year with the team this season he played in one game and was hit in three At Bat, but in 2024 he hit three Home Run.
He was known for his power hitting ability and was expected to be a right-handed power hitter at Hanshin Tigers, but his performance struggled. With a new environment and a fresh start, he blossomed under manager Saburo.
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