It was revealed on the 14th that the usage of Softbank Hawks Hawks pitcher Haruto Fujiwara (20) will be decided in a "top-level meeting" between manager Hiroki Kokubo (54) and CBO Kenji Johjima (49). Speaking to reporters in Fukuoka City, Manager Kokubo explained, "Because he is a prospect (a designated promising player), the decision cannot be made by the field staff alone. It is necessary to discuss it with CBO Johjima."

Fujiwara, now in his third year out of high school, was registered under the main roster from developmental development on the 8th. On the 13th, in the game against Seibu Lions (Mizuho PayPay), he made his professional debut and started as a starter, losing pitcher in the fourth inning with 2 hit 2 runs. However, he retired all three batters in order through the second inning with a fastball topping out at 156 km/h. He also demonstrated aptitude with short inning. On this day, I participated in starter training sessions at Mizuho PayPay. If the rotation continues, he is scheduled to start next time in the Orix Buffaloes game (Kyocera D) on the 20th.

pitcher Senga (33, currently with the Mets), who rose from a high school graduate developmental player to an absolute ace, also primarily pitched in relief for the first four years after making his debut as a starter. There is a possibility that the "Senga method" of development will be adopted for Fujiwara as well.