Kansai University ◆Pitcher Yumeto Kanemaru was selected first by the Chunichi Dragons ◆The Kansai Universi ty Athletic Association Baseball Club will be the first professional baseball player in three years

[Kansai University] ◆Pitcher Yumeto Kanemaru selected first pick by Chunichi Dragons ◆Kansai University Athletic Association Baseball Club to produce professional baseball player for the first time in three years ​
Kansai University Press release: October 25, 2024 ◆Pitcher Yumeto Kanamaru is selected first by the Chunichi Dragons ◆The Kansai University Athletic Association Baseball Club will be the first professional baseball player in three years ~Left-hander selected by Samurai Japan – 4 teams competing with Giants, Hanshin, and Yokohama~
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■ Yumeto Kanemaru Player Profile [Date of birth] February 1, 2003 (21 years old) [Affiliation] 4th year student, Department of Comprehensive Humanities, Faculty of Letters, Kansai University [Birthplace] Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture [High school from] Kobe City Shinko Tachibana High School [Position] Pitcher (left-handed pitcher, left-handed batter) [Height/Weight] 177cm/77kg [League record] League match winning streak record 18 consecutive wins (2022 spring league match – 2023 fall league match) *Kansai Student Baseball Federation new league record [Representative history] March 2024 Samurai Japan selection ■ Comment from pitcher Kanemaru I feel happy and relieved that four teams have nominated me first. The Chunichi Dragons are a team with passionate fans and an impressive pitching staff. I would like to use my control and fastball skills to become a pitcher who can
consistently win games, a pitcher who can start and win by double digits, and do my best to help the Chunichi Dragons win. I believe that I have grown steadily during my four years at Kansai University, and I will continue to strive to become a pitcher that represents Japan. ■ Kansai University Athletic Association Baseball Club Coach Yoichi Oda’s comment I am very happy that the four teams were nominated, and I would like to thank not only Chunichi for acquiring the negotiating rights, but also the other three teams. Pitcher Kanemaru was a player who was able to act independently from the time he joined the team and continued to work hard with humility, and I thought that this player would improve in the future. I think this is a big goal for the other players and an encouraging result for the team. ◇ Kansai University Athletic Association Baseball Club Overview Established in 1915 (Taisho 4) Number of members: 173 (as of October 2024). In addition to setting the goal of “national domination,” the team is actively involved in baseball classes and volunteer
activities, aiming to build a team that can contribute to society through baseball. All Japan University Baseball Championship: 2 wins Meiji Jingu Baseball Tournament: 1 win Kansai Student Baseball Federation League: 40 wins ▼Details of this case▼ Kansai University
Press Release https://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/ja/assets/pdf/about/pr/press_release/2024/No40.pdf ▼For media-related people▼ *If you would like to be interviewed, please contact us using the information below. ▼Contact for inquiries regarding this matter▼ General Planning Office Public Relations Division Akehara, Ijichi, Kobayashi Address: 3-3-35 Yamatecho, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture TEL: 06-6368-1131 FAX: 06-6368-1266 E-mail: kouhou@ml.kandai.jp