Kokugakuin University pitcher Natsuki Takeuchi, who joined Seibu Professional Baseball as the No. 1 draft pick, entered the players' dormitory on the 7th and expressed his enthusiasm for the opening rotation.
The 13 rookies of Seibu moved into a dormitory for young players in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture one after another from the 6th, and among them, pitcher Takeuchi, the No. 1 draft pick, entered the dormitory just after 7:2 p.m. on the 251th.
Takeuchi, who is expected to be in the starting rotation as a left-handed pitcher who can make an immediate impact on the team, said, "I felt fresh when I moved into the dormitory, and I could see the ballpark from my room and wanted to go to practice as soon as possible.
Takeuchi's uniform number is "21" worn by Osamu Higashio, who once won a total of <> games as an ace of Seibu.
When Takeuchi entered the dormitory, he brought a card with Mr. Higashio on it, and he said, "I got it from an acquaintance who wanted me to be like Mr. Higashio, and I want to display it on the desk that stands out in the room."
He also expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I've been practicing during the year-end and New Year holidays, and I'd like to aim for the opening rotation while being careful not to get injured."
Pitcher Takeuchi and other rookies will participate in a joint voluntary training session starting on the 9th to prepare for the training camp in February.