Time passed slowly as Kōshū and others tried. The draft came earlier than third grade Retirement Match.
As the former captain of this year's popular team, Seido has to give him a full face. As for whether I will be embarrassed, Kōshū can't see it on Captain Tetsu's face for the time being.
'You really look upright. 'Kōshū complained, he and other current players were sitting upright below, and there were constant sounds of taking pictures and routine questions and remarks, but the highlight was still the scene of the draft.
I have to admit that although I have watched the highlights of past drafts before, the feeling of participating in the whole process is still very different. "I am a little nervous in this kind of atmosphere." '
We called all the reporters over. If something went wrong, it would be embarrassing in front of many people.
Kōshū secretly asked Captain Tetsu about his intended team. As expected, the other party still seemed to have a positive energy that would continue to shine wherever he went. However, when asked carefully about where he wanted to stay, the other party's answer showed a slight bias.
"I still want to stay here in Tokyo."
That was the giant or Yakult Swallows, and Kōshū didn't ask any more questions after that.
"Welcome to the 2007 NPB Draft..." The voice of the draft came, and everyone began to stare at the big screen. Each Professional Team representative entered the venue. Every team gathered together like a banquet, including the head coach and many famous figures.
Of course, there is no hope for the first round. Everyone is waiting for the start of the third or fourth round.
During this time, Kōshū's thoughts were wandering wildly. Sure enough, they were still the same people. I had seen them in Koshien this summer. Even if I hadn't seen them, I had heard of them.
However, many places are given to players from the Adult League team or players from universities. Compared with the Takano players, these people are much more stable and their results are more transferable.
After all, high school baseball still uses Metal Bat. Many players who dominate in Koshien have benefited from early development and Metal Bat, and can shine for a while.
But in the profession, they all use Wooden Bat, and everyone is the best player among the best. The difficulty of the opponent and the things that need to be corrected have suddenly risen to a higher level. This has caused many people to be unable to survive in the profession, and they have no work experience or academic qualifications, which makes them even more difficult.
'It's so cruel. At the age of 17 or 18, you will directly enter the adult world. It is still such a cruel world of survival of the fittest. ' At the same time, every year there are people who do not perform well and are "out of combat capability", which is a disguised form of layoffs.
"Maybe you can take a professional path." This was once a particularly passionate saying of Kōshū. It was also because of this recognition that baseball slowly changed from a sports club that filled idle time to a goal that bets one's passion and all one's time.
'Do I really have the strength to stand firm? '
While he was thinking about other things, his left arm was hit, and his thoughts of running away came back instantly.
Next to him was Lang Zhi, signaling him to take a good look at the big screen, but it turned out that it was already the third round of the lottery. This year is an odd year, so start with the team with the worst record.
Kōshū glanced at Captain Tetsu reflexively. Although that person still didn't show it on the outside, the sudden rolling of his Adam's apple still revealed the nervousness in his heart.
Generally, Professional Team will only select five people who can count on their fingers in several rounds of the draft, so the draft will be long or long, and the preparation time is indeed very long, short or short. For real Regulars people, except for the possibility of being drawn due to a car crash in the first two rounds, the rest will basically speed up.
And it is this short draft that determines where a young man will go in the future.
These Professional Team people have long been confident about the personnel they want to select, and they will not make up their minds. Only those who truly recognize them will use the draft to sign.
"Hiroshima Carp, Osaka Kiryu, Hiroki Tate, pitcher."
Ah, that pitcher with the scary expression was drafted by Hiroshima.
"Orix, Meitoku X, Ito X, catcher."
"Yakult, Sake X, Yamamoto X, pitcher."
Yakult passed by, and Captain Tetsu's expression moved slightly.
This made Kōshū, who was observing carefully, feel even more uneasy for Captain Tetsu, 'Didn't we agree? '
Because of their good record, the Giants were ranked second to last for nomination.
"Yomiuri Giants, X Sho High, Nakai X, outfielder."
The third round passed in an instant, and none of the Professional Teams chose Yuki. It's no wonder that Seido itself has not entered in several years. Koshien, this time in Koshien, Yuki, as a hitting player, did not contribute much Home Run, and seemed to be weaker than other hitters.
For example, Sano Shuzo, which had just counted 67 Home Runs in high school, was scrambled by two teams, and the final signing rights fell into the hands of Chunichi Dragons.
'Hitters are the most stable players! Choose our captain! '
At the end of the third round, a team has selected all the candidates, and this round is about to end the nomination.
Starting from the fourth round, the team with the best record will be selected first.
"Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, Inajo Jitsugyo, Harada Masataka, catcher."
In another high school in Tokyo, in a classroom, all the players sitting cheered.
"Miyabi!"
"Selected!" Everyone was as happy as if they had been selected. Only the selected person was smiling, but did not jump up and cheer.
The development time of a catcher is longer than that of other positions, and the service time is also longer. In professional baseball, each team has many pitchers, and they need to have the ability to catch everyone's pitches before they can be trusted by the coach.
Therefore, every catcher has a long time to earn trust before he or she comes forward.
Harada's mind has flown to the cold Hokkaido, and he has begun to think about his future career path.
Right behind him, there was a ghostly gaze staring at his back, 'If we can enter Koshien, will Miyabi be ranked higher than First Year of High School now.. If I hadn't lost that point.. '
The pain of summer resurfaced before Narumiya Mei's eyes, and he clenched his hands into fists. Next year's Koshien will be his last, 'This time, I must defeat you! Kōshū! '
At the other end, Kōshū also frowned because of this familiar name, 'It turns out to be Inashi's catcher. '
The second is the naming of giants.
"Yomiuri Giants, Kawa X High, Takeshima X, pitcher."
It's not Captain Tetsu.
"Chunichi Dragons, the naming is over."
This word instantly silenced all the friends. It felt like they had finally rushed into the mall, but the radio was broadcasting that the mall was about to close.
'No matter what team you are on, please name Yuki-senpai! ' Although senior Yuki is preparing college documents at the same time, I still hope he can enter professional baseball!
"Tohoku Rakuten, the naming is over."
The camera cut to another scene of people clearing away things at the table. This was the second Professional Team to finish naming. They followed the principle of "better to lack than to waste", but now it seems to be particularly cruel.
The door of professional baseball has only opened a little before it closes again.
Just when everyone was in a good mood, the nomination of the next Professional Team was revealed.
"Yakult Swallows, Seido, Yuki Tetsuya, infielder."
Before the voice finished reading, everyone saw the captain's name and jumped up first!
"Yoshi!!"
"Hahahahahaha!"
Captain Tetsu, who was sitting in front, finally smiled with relief.
I was chatting with my cousin today and listed all the anxieties I have now.
He said that exercise can relieve all anxiety
Me: Go part-time as a gym coach, you can definitely do it selling cards!