Seibu Lions 's seventh-round developmental draft pick, outfielder Ginto Ando (22), moved into the "Young Lions Dormitory" in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture on the 7th, along with his "partner" who helped raise his 198cm height.

He left his parents' home in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture yesterday, and on the way, he stopped overnight in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, "I thought it was about halfway," before arriving around noon that day. At 198cm tall and weighing 110kg, his shoe size is 33cm, and he has long limbs, making driving a struggle. "It was quite cramped inside the car, so I took a break at service areas about four times and stretched out properly," he said, taking his time before arriving at the Wakashishi dormitory.

When he moved into the dormitory, he brought a beanbag cushion with him. "Ever since I was little, I would hug it to sleep or use it as a pillow, so I think it helped me grow and develop," he said, describing the companion that raised him. He played as pitcher for Tokushima in the Shikoku Interleague League, but this time he has been selected as fielder. Looking ahead to his new challenge, he said enthusiastically, "First of all, I need to get used to the environment. I don't have much experience as fielder, so I want to build a physique that won't struggle."