On the 10th, 10 new players, including Lotte's first-round draft pick, right-handed pitcher Genki Ishigaki of Kendai Takasaki, who has a top speed of 158 km/h, toured the facilities at Zozo, including the players' lockers, bullpen, and weight room.
Ishigaki, who actually stood on mound and experienced the atmosphere of the stadium, said, "It was a little soft, with the firmness that I like. It was huge when I saw it in person, and I wanted to pitch here soon." He seemed unable to wait.
The 10 new players also enjoyed interacting with each other, taking commemorative photos with their smartphones. Ishigaki revealed his ambition, saying, "Tanaka, who is a working professional, can throw a ball over 160 km/h, so I want to ask him a lot of questions and learn from him."
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