2026 Professional baseball Draft Conference supported by Lipovitan D (22nd)

The Softbank Hawks, who achieved their third consecutive Pacific League title this season, selected a total of 24 players across both the regular and developmental drafts.

They selected 9 players for the main roster, the most among all 12 teams. Including 15 developmental players, the total reached 24.

The Hawks, who operate a four-team system, have drafted many players in recent years. Last year, they selected a total of 13 players (5 on the main roster and 8 developmental players), and in 2024, they selected a total of 19 players (6 on the main roster and 13 developmental players).

In 2022, they selected a record-high 20 players (6 for the main roster and 14 developmental players), and this year, true to their reputation as a winning team that emphasizes player development, they selected even more players.

Number of draft picks by the Softbank Hawks in recent years

Year 21: 19 people (5, 14)

Year 22: 20 people (6, 14)

Year 23: 15 people (7, 8)

Year 2024: 19 people (6, 13)

Year 25: 13 people (5, 8)

*Numbers in parentheses indicate the number of players under control and developmental players.