Tokyo, Japan – November 21, 2024 – Meiji University will host a press conference today, beginning at 17:00 JST, as 12 professional Japanese baseball teams commence nominations in the 2025 professional baseball draft. The event, held at the Kishimoto Tatsuo Hall on the 23rd floor of Liberty Tower at the Meiji University Surugadai campus, marks a pivotal moment for several graduating players from the university’s Athletics Hardball Baseball Club.
This draft holds notable weight for the prospective athletes, representing the culmination of thier collegiate careers and a potential launchpad into professional baseball. The conference will detail the initial selections and provide a platform for the chosen players to address the media alongside their club manager,coach,and university representatives. Following the draft rights negotiations, a formal press conference will be held.
The press conference will feature Head of the Athletics Hardball Baseball Club,Professor Yuichiro Yamamoto (Faculty of Commerce),alongside Coach Toshimi totsuka. Representing the players are Vice-General Taiga Kojima (4th year, Faculty of politics and economics), Kai Mori (4th year, Faculty of Facts and Communications), Jihide Okawa (4th year, Faculty of International Japanese Studies), Taiga Takasu (4th year, Faculty of Law), and Yuto Kuno (4th year, faculty of Commerce).
Venue Information:
Meiji University Surugadai Campus
Liberty Tower 23rd Floor, Kishimoto Tatsuo Hall
1-1 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8301
Accessibility:
* 3-minute walk from Ochanomizu Bridge exit (JR chuo Line & Sobu Line Ochanomizu Station)
* 3-minute walk from Exit 1 (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Ochanomizu Station)
* 5-minute walk from Exit B1 (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Shin-Ochanomizu Station)
* 10-minute walk from Jimbocho Station (toei Subway Mita Line, Shinjuku Line, & Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line)
Attendees are strongly encouraged to utilize public transportation.
Important Notes for media:
* advance interview applications are required for participation.
* Confirmation of attendance will be verified via business card distribution at reception.
* No internet access (wired LAN or Wi-fi) will be provided; attendees must supply their own.
* Attendees are responsible for bringing their own identification (armbands, name straps, etc.).
