[Seibu Lions] "It's a different level": Draft pick #1 Taiga Kojima shocked by professional baseball, receives a baptism of fire in bullpen on his first day.

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catcher Taiga Kojima receiving pitches from Chihiro Sumida in bullpen (Photo by Taku Tatsuta)

Seibu Lions 's first-round draft pick, catcher Taiga Kojima (22) from Meiji University, immediately entered bullpen on the first day of the Nango training camp. Although his performance was mixed both offensively and defensively, he had a productive day.

With the mitts in my hands, I was amazed at the high level of professionalism. bullpen The first 31 pitches I received at the event were from a lefty Chihiro Sumida pitcher (26) who has experience being selected for the Samurai Japan team. catch The first thing he did was to take 31 pitches. The level is different from the amateurs. pitcher catcher The first thing you need to do is to make sure that you have a good time with your friends and family.

Meanwhile, during batting practice, she showed off her natural power to the fullest. In her fourth year at the Tokyo Big Six University League, she played in all 10 games as the starting catcher in the fall league, batting .432 with one Home Run and nine RBI, earning her a spot on the Best Nine. During the batting practice session, held under a cloudless blue sky, she hit two perfect balls into the right-field stands, and expressed her thoughts, "I hope I can learn many things and find a good way to hit the ball." (Onaka Ayami)

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[Seibu Lions] "It's a different level": Draft pick #1 Taiga Kojima shocked by professional baseball, receives a baptism of fire in bullpen on his first day.