An announcement announcement of Rakuten rookie players was held at a hotel in Sendai city, and ten people together, including six pitchers and four fielder, including nurturing players nominated at the draft conference attended . At the presentation, General Manager Ishii Kazuhisa and Director Yosuke Hiraishi were present, and the players talked about the goals and enthusiasm for the professional.

Among them, running, attacking and defending, outfielder of the first draft with three rituals, Tatsumi players of Ritsumeikan University will attach the same number "7" as Mr. Kazuo Matsui etc. " I will appeal everything at the guardian level and I will do my best to be at the head of Rakuten from the first year to become a team's face, "he told me enthusiasm.

Also, catcher 2nd in the draft, Ota Ohko of Osaka Commerce Union showed a desire to absorb "one by one and serve as a true catcher for ten years".

As for the newcomer of the current year, director Hiraishi said "I do not seem to be well for today, but I want to take the lead in the spring camp with a spring camp."

New players will be announced on Friday, February 23 to fans at the team 's thanksgiving festival.