Orix Yoshihisa Hirano pitcher (41) made his "coaching debut. The right-hander, who will also serve as a coach from next season, gave his first instruction at the autumn practice on Maishima, Osaka, on March 29. He said, "After all, coaches and players are different. Even today, I had a lot to think about," he said, reflecting on a productive first day.

He was suddenly energetic and active, just like an active pitcher. In the morning, he checked defense practice of pitcher in the indoor training field. He was seen giving advice to pitcher on how to cover the bases, while taking inspiration from the movements of the first-team pitcher coaches Atsuzawa and Higa, saying, "I'm watching and learning from my seniors."

Afterwards, he moved to bullpen and watched with rapt attention as Abe, who has been trying out sidearm pitch since this fall, threw. As one of his juniors whom he has always looked up to, he promised to give his full support, saying, "When I see him pitching with his elbow down, I want to encourage him. He's trying to change himself, so I want to support him."

He will also be taking part in the Kochi camp starting on November 6th, where he plans to hone his skills as a coach. On this day, he did not forget to prepare himself for next season, which will be his 21st year, by running between poles. "From now on, I will continue to proceed (with practice and instruction) in that manner. It may be difficult, but I want to do my best." In order to support his ally and fellow draftee, Coach Kishida, he will be spending a fulfilling autumn with the "two-sword style" that only a legend can achieve. (Nambu Shunta)

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