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Who Will Be the Fateful No. 1 Pick!? Baseball Freak's Deep Dive into the TATEISHI War! 🔥
The biggest festival for professional baseball fans is finally here this week: the "2025 Nippon Professional Baseball Draft supported by Lipovitan D"!
It's guaranteed to be another fierce battle, filled with high-stakes lottery drama—"heaven if you win, hell if you lose"—and intense maneuvering by all the clubs.
Baseball Freak (BF) is back with the latest insights, delivering a fiery and entertaining prediction for each team's reinforcement needs and their fateful first-round pick!
🏟️ Draft Basics Refresher: Where the Hot Drama is Born!
First, let's quickly review the basic rules so everyone can enjoy the excitement.
Item
Content
Overview
A meeting where 12 teams nominate amateur players (high school, university, corporate league, etc.) who wish to become professional baseball players. It's the first major hurdle to becoming a pro.
1st Round Nomination
Each club nominates their most desired player. If multiple teams choose the same player, a lottery (drawing) determines which team gets the negotiation rights. This is where the big drama happens every year.
2nd Round & After
After the 1st round lottery, teams nominate players using the Waiver System (the team with the worst record from the previous season picks first). This rule promotes "competitive balance," giving every team a chance to improve.
And this year's draft battle is completely dominated by one name: "Masahiro Tateishi (Soka University)"! Let's check the top prospects first!
✨ The Fateful 1st Round Picks! The Top 12 (+α) Prospects!
This year's talent pool is truly splendid! Especially the university slugger Masahiro Tateishi is certain to be a multi-team lottery, with Hiroshima already publicly declaring him their first-round pick.
Category
Player / Team
Position
Key Point (Summary)
BF's Hot Take 👀
University
Masahiro Tateishi (Soka Univ.)
3B/IF
Premier power hitter in college baseball. Top evaluation this fall. (Eastern Yokozuna)
The star of the show! The team that wins his lottery is guaranteed future championships!
High School
Genki Ishigaki (Kenta Takasaki HS)
P
A true power pitcher known for his fastball. Likely a multi-team lottery. (Western Yokozuna)
Pure unlimited potential! A 158 km/h fastball and high polish. A team confident in player development might jump in.
University
Taiga Kojima (Meiji Univ.)
C
The leading "hitting catcher." Stands out in the Tokyo Big6 League. (Eastern Ozeki)
Extremely Rare! Teams suffering from a lack of quality catchers will aim for him as a solo pick! Seibu has publicly declared.
Corporate
Kazuyuki Takemaru (Sagami Seisakusho)
P (L)
Top-tier corporate league lefty. Evaluation boosted by the Intercity Baseball Tournament. (Lefty No.1)
The strongest candidate for teams seeking an immediate-impact southpaw. Attractive stability and reliability.
University
Seiki Nakanishi (Aoyama Gakuin Univ.)
P
Stable starter type. Multiple "Best Pitcher" awards make him a "lottery candidate."
Proven practicality forged in the competitive Toto League. Stability to immediately fill a rotation spot is appealing.
University
Hokuto Matsushita (Hosei Univ.)
3B/IF
Team Captain, multiple Best Nine awards. Balances power and contact.
The top "missed lottery" pick if a team misses Tateishi. Solid defense and potent hitting combined.
University
Yorinosuke Sakurai (Tohoku Fukushi Univ.)
P (R)
Driving force behind the National Championship win. High overall game-making ability.
Small stature but high overall skill. Tohoku teams (Rakuten, Nippon-Ham) are watching closely!
University
Tatsuya Ito (Waseda Univ.)
P (R)
The completeness of a no-hitter pitcher. Considered highly likely for a 1st round pick.
High experience and maturity in a right-hander. Local Rakuten is certainly scouting him.
High School
Yuya Sakurai (Shohei HS)
IF
A super high school slugger with a photogenic swing. 48 career high school home runs.
The next "Wild Card"! A third baseman whose evaluation is skyrocketing. Could be a 1st round pick, lottery be damned.
Other
Rintaro Sasaki (Stanford Univ.)
IF
140 career high school home runs. MLB aspirations, but still a draft prospect. The hidden target.
The ultimate "romance" and "risk." Which club will use their precious "1st round slot" on him!?
🌟 League-by-League, Team-by-Team Draft Forecast! The Crazed 1st Round Picks!
Time for the main event! Based on each team's season performance, roster size, and areas for reinforcement, BF presents his highly opinionated 1st round predictions!
【CENTRAL LEAGUE】
Hanshin Tigers
Item
Data and Prediction
BF's Analysis 🔥
Season Record
85W-54L-4T (League Champions)
Achieved the fastest-ever championship! Strong in both pitching and hitting, but considering Teruaki Sato's potential MLB move and Koyama's age, securing a next-generation clean-up hitter is crucial. This pick is about building an eternal dynasty!
Reinforcement
Corner Infielder (Successor to Sato/Koyama), Young Left-handed Pitcher
1st Round Pick
Masahiro Tateishi (3B, Soka Univ.)
They will charge in, lottery be damned! As the heir to Sato, they can't afford to miss the No. 1 college slugger. If they miss, they'll pivot to an outfielder (Ren Hirakawa) or a steady lefty (Takemaru).
Finished in the A-Class, but fell far behind Hanshin. With the possibility of Okamoto heading to MLB, both "Post-Okamoto" and "Starting Pitching" are serious issues!
To prepare for Okamoto's potential departure, Tateishi is the logical choice! However, if they miss, they will immediately switch their policy to an immediate-impact pitcher or two.
Other Top Picks
Kaito Mori (LHP, Meiji Univ.), Sota Fujiwara (RHP, Hanazono Univ.)
Yokohama DeNA BayStars
Item
Data and Prediction
BF's Analysis 🔥
Season Record
(*BF's Supplementation*) Assuming B-Class
(*BF's Supplementation*) The quality and quantity of the pitching staff, especially starters, have been long-standing issues. While young hitters are developing, they also need a next-generation catcher and a middle-of-the-order slugger.
Reinforcement
Starting Pitchers, Immediate-Impact Position Player (Especially Catcher)
1st Round Pick
Seiki Nakanishi (RHP, Aoyama Gakuin Univ.)
Avoiding lottery risk while aiming for an immediate-impact, polished starting pitcher is DeNA's specialty! Nakanishi has the ability to be a rotation mainstay!
Other Top Picks
Taiga Kojima (C, Meiji Univ.), Kaito Mori (LHP, Meiji Univ.)
Chunichi Dragons
Item
Data and Prediction
BF's Analysis 🔥
Season Record
63W-78L-2T (4th Place)
Escaped the cellar, but still deep in debt. The lack of long-ball hitters and the aging starting rotation are severe problems. Focusing on a batter is key, especially with the planned home run wing installation next year!
Reinforcement
Long-ball Hitter, Solution for Aging Starters, Center Fielder Prospect
1st Round Pick
Masahiro Tateishi (IF, Soka Univ.)
A big gamble to "leverage the home field advantage"! The Dragons, who lack power, desperately need Tateishi. If they miss, they'll switch to an immediate pitcher like Nakanishi or Sakurai.
Two consecutive B-Class finishes. Solving the scoring problem—worst team home runs in the league—is their top priority! They have already publicly declaring Tateishi as their first-round pick, showing no hesitation!
Publicly declared! I sense a strong determination to win the lottery! If they miss, they might mitigate the risk with the immediate-impact "hitting catcher" Kojima.
Other Top Picks
Taiga Kojima (C, Meiji Univ.), Taichi Saito (RHP, Asia Univ.)
Tokyo Yakult Swallows
Item
Data and Prediction
BF's Analysis 🔥
Season Record
57W-79L-7T (6th Place)
Three consecutive B-Class finishes, Manager Takatsu's retirement, and Murakami's probable move to MLB... This is a major team transition period! Acquiring a Post-Murakami is the absolute priority!
Reinforcement
Post-Murakami (Infielder), All Pitching, Center Line
1st Round Pick
Masahiro Tateishi (IF, Soka Univ.)
Tateishi for Post-Murakami! The club's DNA screams to go for the top talent, lottery be damned! Also watch how they utilize the "13th pick"—their earliest 2nd round pick.
Other Top Picks
Hokuto Matsushita (3B, Hosei Univ.), Sota Fujiwara (RHP, Hanazono Univ.)
【PACIFIC LEAGUE】
Orix Buffaloes
Item
Data and Prediction
BF's Analysis 🔥
Season Record
74W-66L-3T (A-Class)
They have built a solid team by consistently drafting high-ceiling players. However, injury problems in the bullpen and struggles from young hitters are concerning. They will continue with the "high-ceiling" draft strategy this year!
Reinforcement
Relief Pitchers, Power Hitters
1st Round Pick
Masahiro Tateishi (IF, Soka Univ.)
Continuing the "Romance Draft" by pursuing sluggers without fear of competition! They missed in '19 and '20, but this year they will go for the power of Tateishi again!
Other Top Picks
Sota Fujiwara (RHP, Hanazono Univ.), Edopolo Kane (OF, Osaka Gakuin Univ.)
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
Item
Data and Prediction
BF's Analysis 🔥
Season Record
83W-57L-3T (2nd Place)
Leapt from 5 consecutive B-Class finishes to a championship race! Their tradition is to aim for the No. 1 player of the generation. While the infield is deep, they need a left-handed pitcher and a **next-generation outfielder.**
Reinforcement
Left-handed Pitcher, Next-Generation Power Outfielder, Successor to Ace Pitchers
1st Round Pick
Genki Ishigaki (P, Kenta Takasaki HS)
The traditional "Wild Card" pick! Tateishi is an option, but in pursuit of scale and future potential, there is a high possibility of a bold, **solo pick on Ishigaki!** Local Ren Hirakawa is also a possibility!
Other Top Picks
Kazuyuki Takemaru (LHP, Sagami Seisakusho), Kaito Mori (LHP, Meiji Univ.)
Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
Item
Data and Prediction
BF's Analysis 🔥
Season Record
67W-74L-2T (5th Place)
Rui Muneyama's rookie year gave a glimmer of hope, but the lack of talent in both pitching and hitting is serious. Catcher and pitching are urgent issues. Plenty of **local talent** available this year!
Reinforcement
Catcher, Starting/Relief Pitchers, Power Hitting
1st Round Pick
Taiga Kojima (C, Meiji Univ.)
The catcher shortage is dire! Seibu has declared him, but this is a strategic choice to try for a **rare "hitting catcher"** as a solo pick! Local prospects Sakurai, Ito, and Takemaru are also possible solo picks.
Escaped B-Class, but the **potential loss of double aces Takahashi/Imai** is the biggest crisis! They must draft a **future ace** and an **immediate-impact position player** to scale up the team!
Reinforcement
Pitching (Loss of Takahashi/Imai), Immediate-Impact Position Player, High School Slugger
1st Round Pick
Taiga Kojima (C, Meiji Univ.)
Publicly declared 1st round pick! They aim to resolve the team's weak point with a rare "hitting catcher"! If they miss, they'll target Tateishi or high school slugger Yuya Sakurai!
Other Top Picks
Yuya Sakurai (IF, Shohei HS), Kaito Mori (LHP, Meiji Univ.)
Chiba Lotte Marines
Item
Data and Prediction
BF's Analysis 🔥
Season Record
56W-84L-3T (6th Place)
Bottom of the league, pushing for a generational change. The **weakness at third base** and **lack of power hitting** are evident. Jumping on the slugger-rich draft class is the best strategy!
Reinforcement
Third Baseman, Power Hitting, Left-handed Pitcher, Control RHP
1st Round Pick
Masahiro Tateishi (IF, Soka Univ.)
A perfect match for their reinforcement needs! Go for the slugger, lottery be damned! If they miss, they'll switch to a power prospect (Yuya Sakurai) or a polished lefty (Takemaru, Mori).
(*BF's Supplementation*) Assuming League Champions
(*BF's Supplementation*) While the roster depth is strong, they constantly need to reinforce with **pitchers who can be counted on for immediate impact**, especially starters. For position players, a power-hitting outfielder to be **Yuki Yanagita's future successor** is also a candidate.
Reinforcement
Immediate-Impact Starting Pitcher, Next-Generation Power Outfielder
1st Round Pick
Genki Ishigaki (P, Kenta Takasaki HS)
The Hawks, confident in their development ability, prioritize **"romance and scale"**! Tateishi is a strong candidate, but they might make a bold pick for Ishigaki as a **future ace prospect!**
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