October 26, 2020.

In the Baishan High School gymnasium, a group of people were busy setting up the venue.

Today is the day when the Nippon Professional Baseball Draft, known as "The Day of Destiny," is held.

Minister Makiko Kawamoto directed people to place the TV, tables, stools, and background boards one by one.

A microphone for the media present was placed on the table. The school badge and name of Baishan High School were printed on the background board. A TV screen was placed not far from the table.

After setting up the venue, Makiko Kawamoto called Zhang Zhe, who was wearing a formal school uniform, to help him tidy up his clothes and tie.

Looking from bottom to top at her handsome face that could not be covered by a mask, Kawamoto Makiko suddenly had a sore nose and tears in her eyes.

More than two years have passed so quickly. My children have really grown up and are about to go somewhere far away.

Makiko Kawamoto was worried about everything but didn't know how to speak.

"Minister, I will come back often in the future."

Feeling warm in her heart, Kawamoto Makiko wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and pretended to blame herself: "It's all my fault. I'm still easily sad at my age. Today should be a day to be happy. Xiaozhe, just wait here while I go get busy.

Other things.”

Zhang Zhe sat leisurely on the seat prepared for himself and looked at the staff who were adjusting the camera equipment in front of him.

Major media outlets such as Mainichi, Asahi, Hōchi, and Nikkan sent camera crews to Baishan to follow Zhang Zhe’s draft process.

In order to ensure the epidemic prevention distance, the school specially arranged a gymnasium as the venue, and the film crew worked in a divided area.

"Azhe!"

I heard Kazuya's voice in the distance.

"Look what we brought you!" Kazuya Nishino ran into the gymnasium with a group of third-year baseball club friends.

I saw everyone wearing various Japanese professional baseball team peripherals, including hats, jerseys, support scarves, cartoon mascots, support fans, etc.

"Hey, I call on everyone to bring support items from all 12 teams at home. When the draft results come out, you can put on the jerseys immediately!"

Having saved money and got things done, Kazuya Nishino happily repaid the favor.

Zhang Zhe is very grateful for what everyone has done for him. Such a group of friends will never forget it no matter where they go.

These pure friendships are treasures for life.

"It's about to begin."

The mood gradually became high.

A meeting about where he will go in the next few years or even more than ten years is about to begin. Zhang Zhe is a little nervous, looking forward to the moment when his fate is determined.

The film crew members made "OK" gestures one after another.

Zhang Zhe sat up straight and stared at the TV monitor in front of him.

The TV screen is connected to the live signal of the draft meeting.

""Hello, viewers! Welcome to the 2020 Japan Professional Baseball Draft! The day to decide the fate of young players has finally arrived!"

Before the official start of the draft meeting, the game videos of the popular players predicted by the media were played, and players including Zhang Zhe appeared one after another.

Then the management teams of the 12 teams entered the venue with members of the scouting department.

Due to the epidemic prevention policy, this meeting was different from the previous meetings where everyone was in the same hall. Instead, teams entered separate rooms as a unit.

As soon as they entered the room, they took out the information and put it on the table for future reference.

All plans have been discussed over and over again, and all that can be done now is to implement the plan and adapt to changes, or to hope for the blessing of the baseball god.

Years of work by the scouting department will come to fruition in the next few hours.

In fact, the scouts are just as nervous as the players, because the list they recommend will affect the future of the team. If they were not wearing masks, their deep breathing would definitely be clearly photographed.

Countless fans who care deeply about Nippon Professional Baseball also nervously stayed in front of the TV.

After the meeting host briefly explained the rules, each team entered the first-round nominees into the system in the form of [name-position-school].

Immediately, the much-anticipated roll call of the first name began.

""First round designated player, Orix Buffaloes, Zhang Zhe, catcher, White Mountain High School!"

As soon as the names of the first team came out, Zhang Zhe was immediately dazzled by the large flash lights and squinted slightly.

Click click click!!!!

The reporters present kept clicking their shutters to capture Zhang Zhe's first reaction after hearing the roll call.

To be honest, Zhang Zhe was also a little surprised.

The first person to name him was the Orix Buffaloes outside the three teams announced in advance.

The camera shows the room of the Orix Bisons, where they are writing notes on their files, as if they are operating normally, indicating that their choices are carefully considered and not made on the spur of the moment.

In Japanese baseball today, there is a shortage of catchers who can hit hard and defend well.

Then came the second team.

""First round nominated player, Tokyo Yakult, Zhang Zhe, catcher, Hakusan High School!"

The fans before the live broadcast were in an uproar. Another football team named Zhang Zhe. Now there are two teams competing. They will draw lots to decide who will win.

""First round nominated player, Hokkaido Ham Fighters, Ito Daimi, pitcher, Tomakomai Komazawa University!"

The third team named a pitcher who graduated from Jimoto University in Hokkaido.

This is not surprising to the fans. The Hokkaido Ham Fighters are almost at the bottom of the league this year. Their pitching lineup is suffering from injuries and aging. What they lack is the immediate ability of their main pitchers.

Then comes the fourth team.

""First-round nominees, Hiroshima Carp, Ryoshi Kuribayashi, pitcher, Toyota Motor!"

The Hiroshima Carp chose to name a pitcher who came from a corporate team.

After the four golf clubs finished singing their names, 2 named Zhang Zhe.

The fifth team is Tohoku Rakuten in Miyagi Prefecture.

""First round nominated player, Tohoku Lotte Team, Zhang Zhe, catcher, Hakusan High School!"

Zhang Zhe's eyes flashed again.

Three teams have named themselves, and it has not yet been the turn of the three teams that were announced in advance.

Even a calm man like Zhang Zhe was a little excited.

These teams really want to compete for their contract negotiation rights sincerely, even if they temporarily put aside the need to strengthen the team's lineup and combat strength.

Zhang Zhe quietly pursed his lips under the mask.

""First round designated player, Yokohama DeNA team, Irie Daisei, pitcher, Meiji University!""

""First round nominees, Saitama Seibu Team, Zhang Zhe, catcher, Hakusan High School!"

The 4th house!!!!

Zhang Zhe was nominated by 4 teams!!!

At this time, all the White Mountain High School supporters who were paying attention to the draft couldn't help but hold their breath and stared at the live broadcast without blinking, for fear of missing a second.

Is there more?!

Is there any more!!!

""First round nominated player, Hanshin Tigers, Zhang Zhe, catcher, Hakusan High School!"

The 5th house!!!!!

""First round nominated player, Chiba Rhodes team, Zhang Zhe, catcher, Hakusan High School!"

The 6th house!!!!!!

""First round designated player, Yomiuri Giants, Zhang Zhe, catcher, Hakusan High School!"

The 7th house!!!!!!!

""First round nominated player, Fukuoka SoftBank Team, Zhang Zhe, catcher, Hakusan High School!"

The 8th house!!!!!!!!!

""First round nominated contestant, Chunichi Dragons, Takahashi Hiroto, Chukyo University, Chukyo High School!"

""above!""

The first roll call of all 12 teams was completed.

In an instant, the entire Japanese professional baseball world was shocked.

Zhang Zhe!!

8 teams were named first at the same time!!

1st place in history!!!!

Chapter 599 Draft Meeting

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