Seibu Lions announced on the 23rd that they have signed a professional contract with second-year left-handed pitcher Yamato Fuji (19). number will be "67".
Fuji joined Seibu Lions in 2024 as the first pick in the developmental draft from Omiya Higashi High School. This spring, he completed the first team's training camp in Nango, Miyazaki, and then accompanied the first team, appearing in four exhibition games with ERA of 5.87.
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