[College baseball] Kindai University’s second second baseman Sei Katsuta, who is attracting attention from professional teams, hits a two-run home run The Giants, and Orix scouts visit him.
Sports Hochi
2025.9.21(日) 19:02
Kansai Collegiate baseball Autumn League ▽ 3rd Section 2nd Round Kindai 11-1 Kwansei Gakuin University (21st, GOSANDO Nanko)
Kindai University won consecutive games against Kwansei Gakuin University and earned one point.
With the score at 6-0 in the fourth inning, with two outs and a runner on second base, professional prospect Sei second baseman (4th year, Kansai University Hokuyo) hit a two-run home run that hit the right field pole. Regarding his first hit since the spring of his second year, he said proudly, “I’ve been trying to hit the ball hard since this winter. I think the fact that I was able to hit it with that one ball means that all the efforts I’ve made have paid off.”
In the eighth inning, with one out and a runner on second base, he hit a timely single to center field. With scouts from The Giants and Orix watching, he contributed to the team’s win with two hits in five At Bat hit and three RBI.
He has already submitted his application to become a professional player, and with the draft meeting just about a month away, every game will be an opportunity to show his skills. “I want to do everything I can,” Katsuta said enthusiastically.
Shoya Sakaue right fielder (4th year, Kobe International University), another pro prospect, pitched 3 At Bat 1 hit 2 RBI innings. Neri Noguchi pitcher (4th year, Seiryo) relieved from the 8th inning and pitched two innings of 1 hit ineffective runs. Shoichiro Noma outfielder (4 years=Toin Osaka) did not appear due to poor condition, but is scheduled to return in the next game.
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