Lotte's first-round draft pick, right-handed pitcher Genki Ishigaki (18) of Kendai Takasaki, made bullpen debut at the first-team training camp in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki on the 3rd. With manager Saburo (49), management, and fans watching, he threw 15 straight pitches to a standing bullpen catcher, showing glimpses of his potential.

pitch The rest of the time, he said, "I wanted to throw (at bullpen) for a long time, so I'm glad I ended up having fun throwing. I threw to check my feeling. Today I threw with about 70% (force). I would like to increase the number of times I enter bullpen and throw with 100% effort. pitch Next time, I want to throw breaking ball as well. 70 points, I think.