On the 24th, it was announced that Orix will introduce the "Mamo-san Points". Manager Mamoru Kishida (43) places importance on "dedication" for both pitcher and fielder. He requested the team to reflect this in their evaluations. A new evaluation system will be built that will benefit everyone if they work hard. Although the team finished last in the exhibition games with 3 wins, 10 losses and 3 draws, they will steadily continue to reform their mindset.

Many items will be set for winning games, such as fielder leading the team or getting on base with two outs. Other items will include tenacity for more than eight pitches and good base running. Last season, the team finished in fifth place in the Pacific League with a batting average of .238, 71 Home Run, and 402 runs, and their on-base percentage of .297 was also fifth in the same league. Small improvements should lead to an overall increase in offensive power.

Hanshin Tigers, also based in Kansai, had then manager Okada request an increase in the points awarded for Walk in 2011. The team's number of Walk rose sharply from 358 the previous year to 494, the highest number among the 12 teams, and this was a contributing factor in the team's Japan Series victory. It seems likely that the new system will also reward pitcher for their tenacity, such as by striking out all three batters and not allowing the first run, as well as by covering for teammates' runs to keep the score at zero. The "points activity," which brings together the field and front office, will also serve as motivation to reclaim the championship. (Osada Toru)

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