Lotte announced on the 26th that they conducted a draft greeting for pitcher Yudai Maeda at Takaoka Daiichi High School. The greeting was attended by Amateur Scout Director Yasuhiro Enoki and Scout in charge Ryohei Tanaka.

Maeda commented through the team, "I want to become a player who is truly supported by all the fans and a pitcher who can lead the team to victory. My current goal is a ball speed of 160 kilometers per hour, so I want to work hard toward that."

▼ Yudai Maeda

Date of Birth: January 23, 2009

Place of birth: Toyama

position: pitcher

Throwing/Hitting: Left/Left

Height / Weight: 173 cm / 74 kg

Career: Takaoka Daiichi High School