On the 26th, Lotte manager Saburo (49) announced that first-round draft pick pitcher Genki Ishigaki (18) of Kendai Takasaki will be joining the first-team camp next spring.

The manager, who visited the team's home stadium, ZOZO Marine Stadium, for the team's year-end closing, stated regarding Ishigaki, "I think he'll go to the first team (camp). I want to see him too." If there are no accidents during the rookie joint voluntary training that begins in the new year, he will be the first high school draft pick pitcher from the team to start with the first team at camp in six years, since Roki Sasaki (now with the Dodgers) in 2020.

He also mentioned his plan to develop the golden egg. I'm thinking of starting in the future," he said. pitcher I think he will continue to develop his body, so maybe I will have him pitch at reliever at first, but basically, he will be a starter. The right-hander, who carries the ace number "18" and has the fastest speed of 158 kilometers, will have his first professional training camp in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki. （The team's first professional camp will be held in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture.)