Senshu University pitcher Riku Kikuchi, who was nominated by Lotte in the 1st place at the professional baseball draft meeting, received the nomination greeting from the team and spoke enthusiastically, "I want to keep wielding my skills so that Lotte can become No. 1 in Japan." rice field.
Pitcher Kikuchi is a right-handed pitcher who has a strong straight line with a maximum speed of 152 km, and was nominated by Lotte in first place at the draft meeting last month.
On the morning of the 16th, pitcher Kikuchi received a nomination greeting from Lotte's Yasuhiro Enoki Scout Director and others at the university campus in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
Kikuchi said, "I was asked to become a pitcher who represents the baseball world, so I want to make the most of my own characteristics and become that kind of player. Compared to other players, I have the physical strength to endure professional practice and the body to continue fighting for a year. I think there is."
On top of that, he enthusiastically said, "My goal is to keep wielding my arms in any position and in any position, so that Lotte can become the best in Japan."
Enoki, head of scouting, said, "The straight ball has a lot of spin, and the ball looks heavy. Both the slider and the forkball can be used by professionals, so I think he can demonstrate his high potential both as a starter and as a reliever. I'm confident that I can go, so I want him to become a pitcher who represents the baseball world in the future."