The 2026 New Player Selection Meeting "Professional baseball Draft Meeting supported by Lipovitan D" was held on October 22nd. Introducing the players selected by the Saitama Seibu Lions and their profiles.

1st Pick: Keito Kawajiri pitcher
Affiliation: Asia University
Throws/Bats: Right/Left
Height/Weight: 189cm, 94kg

◇ Scout Comment
"He is a large pitcher whose charm lies in his fastballs in the high 150km/h range."

2nd Pick: Seiya Kakimoto pitcher
Affiliation: Panasonic
Throws/Bats: Right/Right
Height/Weight: 183cm, 80kg

◇ Scout Comment
"In addition to sharp fastballs in the mid-140km/h range from a well-balanced pitching form, every pitch type including his slider, cutter, and splitter is of a high level. He is a ready-to-use pitcher who can handle both starting and reliever roles."

3rd Pick: Yusuke Sawayama pitcher
Affiliation: Yamaha
Throws/Bats: Left/Left
Height/Weight: 187cm, 90kg

◇ Scout Comment
"He is an authentic left-hander with a great throwing style who can get hitters struck out with his fork and change-up."

4th Pick: Ryo Tanaka catcher
Affiliation: Nihon University Third High School
Throws/Bats: Right/Right
Height/Weight: 180cm, 105kg

◇ Scout Comment
"He is a right-handed power hitter whose charm lies in the launch angle unique to long-distance hitters and high head speed. We have high expectations for him as a catcher who can hit."

5th Pick: Yamato Nakatsu outfielder
Affiliation: Nippon Life Insurance
Throws/Bats: Right/Left
Height/Weight: 178cm, 80kg

◇ Scout Comment
"He is a ready-to-use outfielder whose charm lies in an aggressive playstyle that combines the three pillars of running, hitting, and fielding."

Developmental 1st Pick: Ryodai Miura pitcher
Affiliation: Ibaraki Astro Planets
Throws/Bats: Right/Left
Height/Weight: 177cm, 82kg

◇ Scout Comment
"He is a pitcher whose charm lies in his strong balls and a pitching style overflowing with youth."

Developmental 2nd Pick: Kenshin Kawashima pitcher
Affiliation: Ryukoku University Heian High School
Throws/Bats: Right/Right
Height/Weight: 185cm, 77kg

◇ Scout Comment
"He is a pitcher with high physical ability whose charm lies in the momentum and sharp fastballs and sliders thrown from a form where you can feel the spring in his body."

Developmental 3rd Pick: Koki Goto catcher
Affiliation: Numazu Commercial High School
Throws/Bats: Right/Right
Height/Weight: 181cm, 87kg

◇ Scout Comment
"He is a catcher with a strong arm and strong hitting whose charm lies in his powerful throwing."