Lotte announced on the 2nd that they conducted a draft pick greeting for Kosei Tanaka, their 6th round draft pick, at Nichinan Gakuen High School.

Amateur Scout Director Yasuhiro Enoki and Scout in charge Yoichi Fukuzawa attended the draft greeting. Through the club, Satsuki Tanaka commented, "Receiving today's draft greeting has made it feel more real. Since I am from Miyakonojo City, which is also the spring training site for the Chiba Lotte Marines, I feel a strong connection. My goal is to become a player who represents the team in the professional world, and I want to grow so that I can also win the title of leading hitter."

▼ Kosei Tanaka

Date of Birth: May 10, 2008

Place of birth: Miyazaki

position: outfielder

Throwing/Hitting: Right/Left

Height / Weight: 184 cm / 87 kg

Career: Nichinan Gakuen High School