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Orix Buffaloes sign provisional contract with second-round draft pick Shin Nakai
The Orix Buffaloes announced that they have signed a provisional contract with pitcher Shin Nakai from Komazawa University, who was their second-round pick in the 'Professional Baseball Draft Meeting supported by Lipovitan D.' Pitcher Nakai expressed his enthusiasm, saying, 'After finishing the provisional contract, the feeling of entering the professional world is gradually sinking in. I have been going to see Orix Buffaloes games since I was a child, and I am happy to be able to play baseball in my hometown of Kansai. I will make the most of my characteristic strong fastball, aim to win the Rookie of the Year award in my first year, and work hard to become a pitcher who represents Japan in the future!'
Fukuoka Softbank signs provisional contract with 4th-round developmental draft pick Seiki Tamoto
Fukuoka Softbank announced that it has reached an agreement on a provisional contract with pitcher Seiki Tamoto of Komazawa University, who was selected as the 4th pick in the developmental draft.
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