A strong-armed rookie was named the team's first rookie to start the season cleanup in 21 years. Seibu On the 25th, it was decided that the second overall pick in the draft, Seiya Watanabe outfielder (22), of the University of Commerce will play in the opening game on the 28th (vs. Nippon-Ham Beruna D) as "No. 5, left wing". Manager Nishiguchi stated that he will play in the opening game on the 28th (vs.
"I'm really looking forward to the opening game. I'm excited," he said, looking straight ahead. He played in all 14 exhibition games. Although Home Run didn't hit a home run, he managed 10 hit 43 At Bat-bats for a batting average of .233 in his first professional debut. The manager decided to start him, taking into account his defensive and defense abilities, saying, "He's a good hitter, he's a good base running, he has a strong shoulder, and he's good at running the bases."
This is the third rookie to play in the cleanup lineup in the opening game for the team in 21 years, since Takeshi Goto in 2004, but he is not complacent, saying, "I set my goal as being in the starting starting line-up for the opening game, but it's not my goal. I want to contribute by hitting and stay in starting line-up for the whole year." Manager Nishiguchi is planning to be patient and use him, considering the team's future, saying, "I'm going to use him with the future in mind." The young core player will run wild on the stage of his dreams. (Ohnaka Ayami)
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