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

Tohoku Fukushi University infielder Shinya Kojima (4th year, Teikyo) was selected by Nippon-Ham as the 4th developmental draft pick. He said with a smile, "I feel relieved. It hasn't quite sunk in yet."

An infielder standing 173 centimeters tall and weighing 85 kilograms. In the Sendai Big Six baseball league, his strength is his batting, with a .380 average and 7 Home Run over 39 career games. He also left a strong record in the All Japan University baseball Championship with a .474 average and 2 Home Run in 8 career games. After being selected by Nippon-Ham, he expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I believe this is a team aiming to be the best in Japan, so I want to do my best to contribute as much as possible."

His goal for the first year is to be promoted to the registered roster. He set his sights high, stating, 'I know this is a world of fierce competition. I want to survive here for as long as possible.'