Orix Buffaloes On the 27th, Mamoru Kishida, 44, the manager of Shumpeita Yamashita pitcher (23), envisioned the "lifting of restrictions" on (23). The sixth-year right-hander, who developed a growing hip problem before the season opener and finished with one win in four starts, was asked to complete his first season. He is a sixth-year right-hander who won one game in four starts. "If he keeps pitching in the rotation, that would be a great addition to our strength," he said, calling for his first complete season.

Yamashita won the Rookie of the Year award with 9 wins (3 losses) in August 2011, but in October of the following year he was diagnosed with spondylolysis of the third lumbar region. During the season he pleaded, "I can go now, please let me pitch," but his manager decided, "I've been worried about my back for three years in a row. It's been recurring," and his return was delayed until September. "Next year, my goal is to pitch for the whole year," he told himself, and starting this month he spent three days training under former Sports Commissioner Koji Murofushi. He strengthened his back, hip joints, and core, building a foundation for his body that can withstand injury.

Manager Kishida expressed his hopes, saying, "He'll be fine now. I think he's completely recovered. I hope he can do his best." If the 161 km/h right-hander continues to dominate the starting lineup, which includes ace Miyagi, Kuri, who has 11 wins this season, Soya, who has shown remarkable growth, Yamaoka, who is returning from reliever, Tajima, and Espinoza, the team will be even more solid. A "complete" Shunpei University holds the key to regaining dominance. (Nambu Shunta)