The 2026 rookie player selection meeting "Pro baseball Draft Meeting supported by Lipovitan D" was held on October 22. Here is an introduction to the Chiba Lotte Marines selected players and their profiles.

1st Place: Yuto Yonezawa (Yonezawa Yuto) pitcher
Affiliation: Kansai University
Pitching and batting: Left-handed pitcher and batter
Height & Weight: 180cm, 80kg

◇ Scout Comments
"A left-handed pitcher with a fastball of 148 km/h, boasting high strike out ability. fastball has excellent pitch quality and sharpness, and his greatest appeal is his ability to target swings and misses. He was a key player in winning the university championship and also won MVP. Physically, he also shows potential for growth and is expected to be one of the starting pitcher candidates."

2nd place: Yudai Maeda (Maeda Yuto) pitcher
Affiliation: Takaoka Daiichi High School
Pitching and batting: Left-handed pitcher and batter
Height & Weight: 173cm, 74kg

◇ Scout Comments
"The No.1 left-handed pitcher in high school. fastball 's strength is top-tier even among university players, and I expect him to be a future starting rotation member."

3rd place: Shunda Nagaya (Nagaya Shunta) pitcher
Affiliation: ENEOS
Pitching and batting: Right-handed thrower and batter
Height & Weight: 175cm, 77kg

◇ Scout Comments
"A true right-hander whose greatest appeal is his dynamic pitch form and powerful fastball that can reach over 150 km/h. From his sharp arm swings that utilize flexibility and physical strength, he consistently throws high-quality fastball that extends high. He also handles a wide variety of breaking ball, especially with high accuracy in change-up and fork. As he returns from Tommy John surgery, improvements in control and stamina are expected going forward. With further growth, he is expected to have a starting aptitude and is a high-potential pitcher with early first-team impact."

4th place: Yoshinobu Kuroda (Kuroda Yoshinobu) outfielder
Affiliation: East Japan International University
Pitching and batting: Right-handed thrower and left-handed batter
Height & Weight: 180cm, 82kg

◇ Scout Comments
"A player with all three skills: running, hitting, and defense. He has the skill to hit left and right, as well as his power hitting, and he has the potential to become a regular on the first team in the future."

5th place: Fuga Shinjo (Shinjo Fuga) pitcher
Affiliation: Nara University High School
Pitching and batting: Right-handed thrower and batter
Height & Weight: 190cm, 85kg

◇ Scout Comments
" pitcher throwing balls with a maximum angle of 148 km/h from a height of over 190 cm. He has good control and can throw breaking ball skillfully, showing his scale and potential, and in the future, he pitcher can be entrusted with the starting rotation in the first team."

6th place: Kosei Tanaka outfielder
Affiliation: Nichinan Gakuen High School
Pitching and batting: Right-handed thrower and left-handed batter
Height & Weight: 184cm, 87kg

◇ Scout Comments
"Punching power that makes use of his physique. He has good bat control and a flexible wrist work. A outfielder from Miyakonojo who can return balls to wide fields when he hits the ball. defense and base running are expected to level up and become a force that leverages his batting skills in the future."

1st Round Development: Me Wakafuji (Wakato Hisoka) infielder
Affiliation: Takagawa Gakuen High School
Pitching and batting: Right-handed thrower and left-handed batter
Height & Weight: 176cm, 68kg

◇ Scout Comments
"A infielder that combines running, attacking, and defense. With 50 meters and 5.9 seconds of speed, he boasts a wide defense range. Although his body lines are still thin and he may feel a lack of power, if he can compensate for that, he will be able to fully utilize his bat control for hitting balls to all directions. He also has potential for future growth."

Development 2nd Pick: Tooma Sasaki (Sasaki Tooma) pitcher
Affiliation: Hanamaki Higashi High School
Pitching and batting: Right-handed thrower and batter
Height & Weight: 182cm, 80kg

◇ Scout Comments
" pitcher is attractive for his strong throwing ability and the pitch driven toward hitter. He has strength in fastball, excellent splitter accuracy, and promising future potential and growth pitcher potential."

Development 3rd Pick: Uchida Shion infielder
Affiliation: Sekine Gakuen High School
Pitching and batting: Right-handed thrower and batter
Height & Weight: 181cm, 86kg

◇ Scout Comments
" short stop is known for his high-level athleticism in running, attacking, and defensive play. defense, he is known for his stable lower body, nimble footwork, flexible handling, quick grip changes, and stable throw using his foot. At the plate, his powerful swing that leverages his strong wrist is his weapon, and his punching power is his weapon. Currently, due to injuries, he faces challenges with how to use his lower body, but his condition after returning is good, and if he can perform to his strengths, he is a high-potential player who could become a valuable asset in the future."