Softbank Hawks 's Chief Building Officer, Kenji Johjima, visited the team's minor league facility in Chikugo City, Fukuoka Prefecture on the 12th to observe the rookie joint voluntary training session. He commented on the absence of Stanford University infielder Rintaro Sasaki, who was selected as the team's first overall pick in last fall's draft. "Everything is exciting when it's the first time, isn't it?" he said with a cheerful expression.

If Stanford University advances in the league, the entire schedule will be completed in late June. After that, the US Draft will be held in mid-July. CBO Jojima, who was on-site to greet the draft pick in November last year, said, "Right now, I can only say what I imagine. It's exciting and thrilling that no one else has done it, and I think it's something that only we can do. I hope everyone will look forward to it." He is looking forward to the future.