Lotte pays a scouting visit to 5th round draft pick Fuga Shinjo: "It's starting to sink in that I'm becoming a professional" | Pacific League.com

Lotte makes a draft appointment visit to 5th round pick Fuga Shinjo: "It's starting to sink in that I'm becoming a professional."

Baseball King

October 29, 2026 07:52

From the left: Scout Kazuma Sanka and Fuga Shinjo (Provided by the club)

Lotte announced on the 29th that they conducted a draft pick greeting for their fifth-round selection, Fuga Shinjo, at Nara University High School.

Amateur Scouting Director Yasuhiro Enoki and Scout in charge Kazuma Mike attended the post-draft introductory meeting. Through the team, Fuga Shinjo commented, "Having received the official visit today, the reality of becoming a professional is sinking in. I want to do my best with the goal of becoming a pitcher who represents the world of baseball."

▼ Fuga Shinjo

Date of Birth: April 27, 2008

Place of birth: Osaka

position: pitcher

Throwing/Hitting: Right/Right

Height / Weight: 190 cm / 85 kg

Career: Nara University High School