On the 27th, pitcher Futo Tsunoda (4th year, Toko Gijuku) of Fuji University, who was selected as the first-round pick by the Orix Buffaloes in the draft meeting on the 22nd, received a post-draft visit at the school in Hanamaki City, Iwate, from GM Junichi Fukura, Deputy Director of Scouting Shogo Makita, and Scout Satoshi Komatsu.

A ready-to-play right-handed pitcher who boasts a high strike out rate with a fastball reaching up to 153 km/h and a variety of breaking balls. GM Fukura expressed great expectations for his future potential, stating, 'He inherently possesses the power to dominate games and the strength of his pitches. His ability to get batters struck out is his appeal. I told him directly that within our organization, we evaluate him as the best among this year's pitchers. It would be ideal if he competes and becomes a pillar of the team.'

Scout Komatsu, who is in charge, coached Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers during his time with the Orix Buffaloes, whom Tsunoda cites as his idol. He drew a blueprint for the future, stating, 'Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto always prepared with the intention that if he took the mound, he would pitch a complete game. I can see that same expression of intent to finish the game himself on the mound from pitcher Tsunoda. I think those aspects overlap significantly, and I hope he continues to grow daily and stands at the very top.'