Eleven rookie players from Rakuten Eagles moved into the Izumi Inuwashi dormitory in Sendai on the 5th. First-round draft pick, pitcher Sota Fujiwara from Hanazono University, was unable to move in that day due to illness.

Second-round draft pitcher Tatsuki Ito from Waseda University, brought a plush toy of his alma mater's official mascot character, "WASEDA BEAR." "I received it from the cheering squad when I was drafted. I want to cherish it, and I believe that this path opened up for me because I went to Waseda. I want to do my best with Waseda Bear watching over me," he said with determination.

The third overall pick in the draft, Akira Shigenaga infielder = Chūchū University, said, "I need to tighten my grip and compete in the professional world. I want to do my best in that area.