On the 23rd, Seibu Lions announced that they had signed a professional contract with pitcher Yamato Fuji. number will be '67'.

Although Fuji was a developmental player, he pitched 7 2/3 innings in 4 games during the preseason, with a record of 1 win and 1 loss and ERA of 5.87.

His older brother pitcher Hayato Fuji, who plays for the Lotte Marines. One of Hayato Fuji's goals is to pitch against his younger brother, Yamato, on the first-team stage.