Akio Saito, who appeared on "Professional baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 2nd, commented on Seibu Lions 's outfield.

Saito commented, "It feels like there's a fierce competition outfielder," and predicted, "I thought Kuwabara would play center fielder, but then there's Nishikawa. There's Hasegawa, Akiyama, Nakazo, Hiruma, and a foreign player. I think it'll be exciting for Manager Nishiguchi to see who will become a regular among them. I think there will be a wide variety of lineups to choose from. It will be interesting to have high expectations."

Among them, Saito has been paying attention to sixth-year player Nakazo Yuta. Saito expressed his expectations, saying, "He's got a lot of determination when batting. He swings hard from the first pitch. He hits easy pitches. I think he'll be in a slump as the season begins, but as long as he keeps being proactive, I think he'll be able to perform well."

☆ Cooperation: Fuji TV ONE "Professional baseball News 2026"