On the CS Fuji TV ONE program 'Professional baseball News 2026' broadcast on the 22nd, the commentary team looked back on the 'Professional baseball Draft Conference supported by Lipovitan D' held that day. The program zoomed in on the Seibu Lions draft. Commentator Yutaka Takagi reflected, 'Regarding the pitcher, the Seibu Lions executed a strategically perfect draft. I believe they achieved their objectives.'

Shohei Tateyama, who was also providing commentary, spoke about the first-round pick Hiroto Kawajiri, saying, "He has great scale and is still going to get better. His fastball will likely gain more velocity, and I think he might be the first in this generation to reach 160 kilometers per hour." Takagi commented, "His stock rose after that recent no hitter, so being a first-round draft pick makes perfect sense."

In addition, the program MC Hiroki Nomura commented, "By drafting adult players in the second and third rounds, the Seibu Lions' strategy worked perfectly, and I think they had a good draft."

When asked to grade the Seibu Lions' draft, Tateyama evaluated it by saying, 'Yusuke Sawayama from Yamaha has experience on the international stage, and Seiya Kakimoto from Panasonic is also very experienced... I think it is close to 100 points.'

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"