Rakuten Eagles 's 11 rookie players moved into the Izumi Inuwashi dormitory in Sendai city on the 5th. First-round draft pitcher Satoshi Fujiwara (Hanazono University) was unable to move in due to poor health.
Second-round draft pick right-handed pitcher Ito Itsuki of Waseda University brought a stuffed toy of his alma mater's official mascot, "Waseda Bear." "I received it from the cheerleading squad when I was making my pick speech. I want to treasure it, and I believe that going to Waseda has paved the way for me. I want to do my best with Waseda Bear watching over me," he said with enthusiasm.
Third-round draft pick Shigenaga infielder Chuo University, expressed his determination, saying, "I have to stay focused and compete in the professional world. I want to do my best there."
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