Before the professional baseball draft meeting to be held on the 20th, Kota Yazawa of Nippon Sport Science University, who is attracting attention for his dual wielding of pitching and hitting, such as Nippon-Ham has already announced the first nomination, said, "In myself, I will do it for four years. I've come here, so I'm looking forward to the draft," he said.
Yazawa is a player who is attracting attention for his dual wielding of throwing and hitting, which is characterized by his strong straights with a maximum speed of 152 km and his physical ability, and Nippon-Ham has already announced the first pick.
Before the draft meeting to be held on the 18th and 20th, Yazawa opened the practice in Yokohama city and was sweating with catch ball and batting practice.
Yazawa said about his selling point, "As a pitcher, I can strike out, and as a fielder, I have confidence in my quick feet and strong swing."
He also said, "I submitted my application for professional aspirations when I was in high school, but I was not nominated. At first, I didn't think I would be able to go pro, but I kept telling people around me that I would join the team in first place in the draft. I think what I've been through has led me to where I am now," he said.
And about the draft meeting on the 20th, "I've been doing what I've been doing for four years, so I'm looking forward to the draft. When I become a professional, I tell people who come to the stadium, 'Yazawa is nice' and 'Let's see Yazawa.' I want to become a player who is attractive to people," he said enthusiastically.