Akira Neo, who has been used as a fielder, a two-way pitcher, and a pitcher, is in danger of getting stuck at Chunichi.

A classmate of mine at Osaka Toin High School.

A fresh start may be most effective for the sluggish Neo. There is a possibility that Chunichi will release him in the future. The rumored destination is a surprising team.

Lotte. Lotte has Kyota Fujiwara, a classmate and good friend from Osaka Toin High School. The alumni of Lotte are not as influential as those of Chunichi, and the fans are likely to give him a warm reception. Above all, the presence of manager Masato Yoshii, who made ace player Akinori Sasaki a great success, is a big factor, although his departure next season is unknown. There is a strong possibility that Nebo will awaken under Yoshii’s guidance and in a no-nonsense environment.

For Lotte, the addition of Neo is also a great benefit. Sasaki is expected to try out for the Majors in the near future. If Nebo awakens, he will fill the void left by Sasaki. There are hopes that Neo, a ‘Koshien hero,’ can become the new ‘face of the Marines’ as a star player.

Next season will be Neo’s seventh year as a professional baseball player, and he has thrilled baseball fans all over Japan with his dynamic performance at Koshien. This will be his seventh year as a professional baseball player, and it will be a year of great challenges for him.