Lotte announced on the 13th that they held a contract press conference for their first-round developmental draft pick, Gaku Wakafuji, in Yamaguchi City. The agreement includes a signing bonus of 3 million yen and an annual salary of 2.6 million yen (both amounts are estimates).

Wakatou commented through the team, "I'm starting to feel like I'm entering the professional world. I want to work hard and stay humble every day so that I can earn a standard contract as soon as possible. Since my speed is my weapon, I want to become a player who can win the stolen base title. My favorite Lotte snack is Pie no Mi."

▼ 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