Koki Goto (18), a catcher from Numazu Commercial High School who was selected by the Seibu Lions as the third pick in the developmental draft, received a congratulatory visit at his school in Shimizu Town, Sunto District, Shizuoka Prefecture on the 30th. After being presented with a signed board from Manager Nishiguchi by scout Toshiya Adachi, he said with excitement, 'The Seibu Lions have many amazing players. I am thrilled to be able to play baseball for such a team.'

With a physique of 181 centimeters and 87 kilograms, he boasts 19 career high school Home Runs, and his weapon is a strong arm with a long-distance throw of 101 meters and a throw time to second base of 1.82 seconds. He also possesses speed with a 50-meter dash of 5.9 seconds, saying, 'I haven't lost a race since elementary school.' Although there is no data on his number of stolen bases, Manager Masato Okubo said, 'If he gets on base, he runs.' Goto also set his goals, stating, 'I want to appeal my strength as a catcher who can run and win a spot on the active roster. Then, in the future, I want to become a catcher who represents Japan.'

Scout Adachi also highly evaluated his foot speed and batting power. Furthermore, he expressed his expectations, saying, 'His energetic nature was also good. I want him to become a player who livens up the game.' A provisional contract will be signed as early as next month, and the first professional baseball player from Numazu Commercial High School will be born.

Koki Goto. Born May 9, 2008, in Numazu City. 18 years old. Started baseball at age 3, and was an infielder for the Izu Baseball Club during his time at Kanaoka Junior High School. Became a catcher in the fall of his first year of high school. 181 cm, 87 kg. Blood type A. Right-handed pitcher and right-handed batter.