Kenji Tomashino, who appeared on "Pro baseball News 2026" broadcast on Fuji TV ONE on the 9th, commented on the issue of the Lotte Marines' leadoff hitter.

Tomashino pointed out, "Looking at the batting lineup so far, it seems like the leadoff and second spots aren't fixed," and added, "I wonder what they'll do about the leadoff spot problem from now on. Fujiwara is good, and they also want to use Takabe's speed."

In practice games and exhibition games, Lotte most often uses Akito Takabe as the leadoff hitter, but Kyota Fujiwara also plays in that position at times.

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