Although the journalists lamented, the meeting process continued. Next up was the Hiroshima Toyo Carp and the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles, with the former, as a typical small ball club, more likely to try a second-tier popular choice to supplement the team's strength;
As for the latter, unfortunately, it was perhaps the least likely team of the 12 to choose Lin Guanglai: With ace pitchers Tanaka Masahiro and Nakamoto Ango, along with Matsui Jatou and Masuda Shintaro in the lineup, aiming to make new history this season, the Rakuten Team likely couldn't offer Lin Guanglai much space or opportunity.
Indeed, as expected, the result was revealed moments later, both teams chose pitcher Mori Yuta from Higashi Fukuoka High School, clearly appreciating his left-handed qualities and wanting to further perfect their pitching lineup configuration.
