Ten new players for the Lotte Marines moved into The Marines dormitory in Saitama City on the 7th. Draft pick number one, pitcher Genki Ishigaki (from Kenta Takasaki High School), brought with him a stick-shaped device that he has been using for stretching since entering high school.
"I received it from a trainer at Kendai. Everyone at Kendai (baseball team) has one. I use it when warming up. I feel like my shoulders have become a little more flexible," he said with a smile, holding the item that has helped him throw a fastball with a top speed of 158 km/h.
Manager Saburo has stated that he will be included in the first-string roster for spring training. Looking ahead to the upcoming joint voluntary training for rookies, he said calmly, "I want you to watch catch. I want to keep up at my own pace."
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