It was learned on the 18th that Rakuten Eagles infielder Kyosuke Kaneko (22) = Kanagawa University = will be promoted to the first team for the first time in his professional career for the two-game series against Nippon-Ham Fighters starting on the 19th (at Escon Stadium).

Kaneko joined the team in 2013 as the fourth pick in the developmental draft. He is a large infielder who right-handed pitcher right-handed hitter right-handed, and he signed a regular contract on the 15th. With an impressive physique of 186 cm and 100 kg, his strength lies in his power hitting.

In the minor leagues, he mainly played first base. In 37 games, he recorded a batting average of .228, 7 Home Run, and 23 RBI.

The team is struggling with a lack of scoring power. On the 18th, foreign player Voit was removed from the active roster due to a slump in his hitting. The young slugger will be the catalyst for the team's success.

◆Kyosuke Kaneko: Born January 18, 2004 (Heisei 16) in Tama City, Tokyo. At Morioka University High School, Home Run in five consecutive games in the Iwate Prefectural Tournament during his third year. He reached the top 16 in Koshien during his third year. He hit a total of 58 Home Run in high school. At Kanagawa University, he was on the bench from his freshman spring and won RBI title in his senior spring. number 98. 186 cm, 100 kg. Right-handed pitcher, right-handed batter.