Nippon-Ham ‘s third draft pick, Tokai University’s Otsuka Ruan, aims to make his debut in “anan”
Sports Hochi
2025.10.31(金) 06:10
Nippon-Ham Ruan Otsuka infielder (22) of Tokai University, a third-round draft pick by the Japan National University of Fine Arts and Music (JNA), showed her ambition to make her debut in the women’s gravure magazine “anan” on March 30. I want to be that good,” she said. I’m not aiming for the cover, but if I get the chance,” she said.
On this day, Assistant General Manager and Head of Scouting, Obuchi, visited the school’s baseball team training camp in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, to pay his respects and praise Ito for his outstanding looks. The Shinjo-Ham Fighters are the first professional baseball team to feature Ito on the cover of the special edition of “anan,” released on March 26th. Ito, along with Go Matsumoto, Yamazaki, Mizutani, and Tamiya, appeared in the issue, which sold out within four days of its release. An unprecedented reprint was made, and Ito won the “Athletes” category at the “anan AWARD 2025” on the 16th of this month. Otsuka, who has received “less than 10” chocolates on Valentine’s Day to date, is just as handsome as the other five. Depending on his performance, he may even be approached by a popular magazine.
Tokai University head coach Kunitoshi Hasegawa (63), a former head of the The Giants’ scouting department, has also endorsed his skills, saying, “He has a high baseball IQ, is good at judging situations, and has a wealth of ideas. His defense is something that can be used immediately even in the pros.” The 22-year-old smiles and tells fans, “I want you to call me Ruan,” and will contribute to the team in both popularity and in the process. (Toda Koji)
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