On the 27th, Osaka University of Commerce outfielder Akito Haruyama (4th year, Tsuruga Kehi), who was selected in the third round by the Orix Buffaloes, received a post-draft visit at the school in Higashiosaka City from Amateur Scout Group Leader Kazuo Yamaguchi and scout Shinji Shimoyama.

The right-handed power hitter, who set a league record with 13 career Home Runs, confessed today that he is actually a huge fan of the Orix Buffaloes. 'I have been going to see them since my second year of university, and I went to about 20 games last year,' he said. He further revealed his feelings at the time, saying, 'It was just a hunch, but around then I started thinking that maybe I would be drafted by the Orix Buffaloes, and it became a reality.' Although he had fewer opportunities this year to focus on his own practice, his compatibility with the team was on full display as the Orix Buffaloes won all eight games he attended. 'I am looking forward to playing baseball for the club I used to watch,' he said, eagerly anticipating his professional life with his dream team.

Akito Haruyama. Born December 10, 2004, in Yamatotakada City, Nara. 21 years old. Started rubber-ball baseball with The Eagles in his first year at Takada Elementary School, and was selected for The Tigers Junior in his sixth year. Played for the hardball team Gojo Little Senior while at Takada Junior High School. Served as captain at Tsuruga Kehi (Fukui), appearing in the Meiji Jingu Tournament in the autumn of his second year and at Koshien in the spring and summer of his third year. Hit 17 career Home Run in high school. Started playing in league games at Osaka University of Commerce from the autumn of his first year. Selected for the Best Nine in the autumn of his second and third years, and the spring of his fourth year. Selected for the University National Team in the spring of his fourth year. 50-meter dash in 6.2 seconds. 178 cm, 90 kg. Right-handed pitcher and hitter.