Lotte announced on the 5th that they visited Takagawa Gakuen High School to formally greet Meaku Wakatou, their first-round pick in the developmental draft.

Amateur Scout Director Yasuhiro Enoki and Scout in charge Junji Kuroki attended the nomination meeting. Wakatou commented through the team, "Receiving the nomination greeting made it feel real and tightened my resolve. I want to earn a spot on the active roster as soon as possible and become a player who can contribute to the team's win."

▼ Miku Wakafuji

Date of Birth: January 10, 2009

Place of birth: Hiroshima

position: infielder

Throwing/Hitting: Right/Left

Height / Weight: 176 cm / 68 kg

Career: Takagawa Gakuen High School