Japan's baseball draft settles negotiating rights for 76 players and 51 developmental picks
Results of the October 22 meetings, confirmed in NPB's announcement that day. Counts concern selections and negotiating rights, not completed contracts.
IllustrationThe 2026 professional baseball draft took place in Tokyo on October 22, settling negotiating rights for 76 new players. NPB said 11 clubs then selected 51 players in the developmental draft.
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Results of the October 22 meetings, confirmed in NPB's announcement that day. Counts concern selections and negotiating rights, not completed contracts.
Pitchers account for 44 of the 76 main-draft selections
NPB reported 44 pitchers, nine catchers, 11 infielders and 12 outfielders among the 76 players selected. The meeting settled each club's negotiating rights. Individual selection order and affiliations can be checked in NPB's player list.
Eleven clubs select 51 developmental players
The subsequent developmental draft selected 20 pitchers, eight catchers, 15 infielders and eight outfielders, totaling 51 players across 11 clubs. It is a separate selection meeting. The announcement records negotiating rights; contract and signing announcements will follow separately.
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- NPB：新人選手76名と育成選手51名の交渉権が確定 ↗Source publication date: 2026-10-22
- NPB：2026年プロ野球ドラフト会議・選択選手一覧への案内 ↗
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