Nippon-Ham 's second-round draft pick, outfielder Kane Edokpolo Kane (from Osaka University of Economics), joined the team's first-team training camp in Nago on the 10th.

Hanshin Tigers He made his debut as "No.4, left wing" in a practice game against Nago on August 8. He showed off his great legs infield hit and his heart doble over the center of the field hit 1 RBI, and manager Shinjo said, "Perfect. He was perfect. （I might want to bring it (to Nago). Life can change in a day or two, you know. It was a day that made me change my life.

When asked about the circumstances under which he was informed of his promotion, Edopolo revealed, "I found out through a direct message the night after the game. Basically, it was something like, 'Nice move. You'll be joining the first team from tomorrow.'"

On his first day with the first team, he said, "The atmosphere was really good, so I think I was able to have a good practice. (Manager Shinjo) told me, 'You don't have to push yourself too hard, just do what you've been doing here.' I was able to do it (without feeling nervous)."