Rakuten Eagles started their rookie joint voluntary training on the 8th at the indoor practice facility of "Rakuten Eagles Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi". A total of 11 players participated, 6 under contract and 5 under development. Draft pick number 1, pitcher Sota Fujiwara (Hanazono University), did not appear due to illness.
The young warriors, who moved into the dormitory on the 5th, have officially begun their professional lives. They are wearing bibs with number on them. Warming up and other activities began at 10:00 AM.
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