秋山拓巳投手は西条高校を経て2009年のドラフト4位で阪神タイガースに入団し、主に先発投手として134試合に登板し、49勝（44敗）防御率3.66の活躍を見せた。※イラスト/これ松えむ

Pitcher Yusuke Nomura joined the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 2011 as the first overall pick in the draft, after playing for Koryo High School and Meiji University. He appeared in 211 games as a starter, recording 80 wins (64 losses) with an ERA of 3.53. In 2012, he won 9 games and was named Rookie of the Year. In 2016, he won 16 games and contributed to Hiroshima's first Central League championship in 25 years, winning the most wins, best winning percentage, and being selected for the Best Nine team. *Illustration by Korematsu Emu

田島慎二は中部大学第一高校、東海学園大学を経て2011年ドラフト3位で中日ドラゴンズに入団した投手。主に中継ぎ投手として活躍し、安定した成績から「タジ魔神」の愛称で親しまれていた。※イラスト/これ松えむ