Giants Draft No. 1 Rookie Isao Nishitate, first professional pitching, no runs allowed in 2 innings.
Pitcher Nishidate, who joined the team in first place in the draft, is a full-fledged right-handed pitcher who is characterized by his ability to throw with quick motion even when there are no runners. He was appointed as the starting pitcher by manager Shinnosuke Abe, a senior at Chuo University, ahead of the season. In the match, the Giants lost to Yakult 1-2.