Seibu Lions The third overall pick of the draft, Shun Akiyama outfielder (22) = Chukyo University, entered the Wakashishi Dormitory in Tokorozawa, Saitama, on July 7.

It took him two days to move from his parents' house in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, where "there was snow on the ground," and he entered the dormitory without incident. He served as an advisor at the university and said, "They taught me a lot about defense aspects of the game. He also taught me a lot about judging batted balls." He brought along a glove that he said was a gift from former Chunichi outfielder ・Heichi, and vowed to make great strides in his first year.