Nippon-Ham's first-round draft pick and two-way player, pitcher Haruki Komoda (17), signed a provisional contract at a hotel in Tokyo on the 13th. The contract includes a signing bonus of 100 million yen and an estimated annual salary of 15 million yen.

He attended a press conference with Acting GM Kida and others, expressing his determination by saying, 'When the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters called my name during the draft meeting, it didn't quite feel real at the time. However, after signing this provisional contract today, it has started to sink in even more. I feel I have taken a step closer to my long-held goal of becoming a professional baseball player, so my daily practice from here on will be crucial. I want to aim to be a player who can succeed as a two-way player.'

Regarding the 100 million yen signing bonus, he expressed his gratitude to his parents and those involved with Yamanashi Gakuin who visited the venue, stating, 'I don't really have much material desire or things I want, so first, I think it would be good if I could do something in that regard for the people I am truly grateful to.'

Acting GM Kida, who was also present, stated, "While Shohei Ohtani also has a two-way style, that is something a player builds for themselves, and The Fighters will build it together with him. I want him to become a large-scale player who surpasses Ohtani." He expressed his hope that the player would become a star who exceeds the achievements of the former club member and current Dodgers player, Ohtani.

Haruki Komoda. Born on December 21, 2008, in Onjuku Town, Chiba. 17 years old. He started playing baseball with the Onjuku Youth Baseball Club in his first year at Onjuku Elementary School. During his time at Onjuku Junior High School, he played for Chiba Nishi Senior and participated in the Giants Cup in his third year. At Yamanashi Gakuin, he joined the bench for the Kanto Tournament in the spring of his first year. He appeared in Koshien three times. 195 cm, 103 kg. Right-handed pitcher and right-handed batter.