Thai Volleyball Star Ponpoon Adapts to Korean V-League
Adapting to Korean Volleyball: The Story of Thai Setter Ponpoon Starting this season, the V-League introduced the Asian quota, and in the draft, IBK Industrial Bank received the first pick and recruited Thai national Ponpon Gedpard. Thailand is known as one of the three great powers of Asia along with Japan and China. Ponpoon is […]
Dora’s Random Gesture: DeNA Outfielder Takateru Watarai’s Neat Slippers Impress Fans During First Meeting with Director Miura
Watarai’s Thoughtful Gesture Wins Over DeNA Fans at 1st Meeting with Director Miura DeNA’s first-round pick, outfielder Takateru Watarai from ENEOS, has already made a positive impression on fans with his thoughtful gesture. Following the draft meeting on the 26th, Watarai efficiently arranged his slippers, readying himself for the arrival of DeNA manager Daisuke Miura, […]
The Harsh Reality for Unselected Players: Reflections on the Professional Baseball Draft Meeting
Unselected Players Face Reality in Professional Baseball Draft Conference In the recent Professional Baseball Draft Conference supported by Lipovitan D, a total of 122 players were selected to embark on their professional baseball careers. However, amidst the celebrations and press conferences, there were also players who anxiously awaited their names to be called, only to […]
Rookie Standouts: Shinya Matsuyama and Shota Watanabe Shine in 2022 Baseball Draft
Shinya Matsuyama’s Struggles Inspire Players from 12 Teams The “2023 Professional Baseball Draft Conference sponsored by Lipovitan D” had a roster of players anticipated to make an immediate impact, but let’s take a moment to reflect on the 2022 draft, one year ago. While it’s too early to judge success or failure based solely on […]
Promising Young Players Set to Make an Impact in Japanese Professional Baseball
Orix High School Players Leading the Way in 2023 Professional Baseball Draft Conference At the 2023 Professional Baseball Draft Conference supported by Lipovitan D”, each Pacific League team made their nominations, taking into account the current circumstances of their respective teams. Masahide Kobayashi, former Lotte player with 234 saves in Japan and the United States, […]
ENEOS Watarai: From Independent Leagues to DeNA – A Remarkable Journey of a Fielder
Newcomer Watarai Joins DeNA After Competitive Draft Process In a surprising turn of events at the 2023 Professional Baseball Draft Conference, six players from independent leagues were nominated – a significant increase compared to last year. Among the nominees, ENEOS outfielder Takateru Watarai stood out, as DeNA secured his negotiating rights by competing against two […]
Former Yakult Player Hirofumi Watarai’s Son, Takaki, Drafted First by DeNA: A Tale of Redemption and Family Joy
DeNA Selects Takaki Watarai in the 2023 Professional Baseball Draft The highly anticipated “2023 Professional Baseball Draft Meeting Sponsored by Lipovitan D” took place on the 26th, ultimately leading to the selection of ENEOS outfielder Takaki Watarai as the first pick by DeNA. This achievement holds special significance for Watarai, who had previously faced disappointment […]
Four Top University Baseball Players Snubbed at 2023 Professional Baseball Draft Conference
Kimura, Maita, Arima, and Kumada Not Nominated in 2023 Professional Baseball Draft The eagerly anticipated “2023 Professional Baseball Draft Conference sponsored by Lipovitan D” took place on the 26th, showcasing an impressive roster of university students. Notably, seven first-place picks were selected from the Toto University Baseball League, marking a historic achievement. However, four players […]
Koryo Outfielder Kei Manabe: The Next Barry Bonds in the Making
Kei Manabe, a Promising Talent with a Remarkable Home Run Record, Overlooked in the 2023 Professional Baseball Draft Conference The recent “2023 Professional Baseball Draft Conference supported by Lipovitan D” concluded with the nominations for all players under control. Despite his impressive high school career, Koryo outfielder Kei Manabe, who had hit a total of […]
Players Snubbed at Professional Baseball Draft Conference Supported by Lipovitan D
High School and University Pitchers Not Named in Professional Baseball Draft The recent “Professional Baseball Draft Conference supported by Lipovitan D” in Tokyo saw a total of 122 players nominated, with 72 players under team control and 50 players still under development. Among the notable omissions were infielder Kei Manabe from Koryo High School and […]
