Orix Buffaloes Tomoya Mori catcher (30) was strictly ordered by manager Kishida to "leave no more" on the 3rd. In his third year as an FA member from the 25th, he suffered injuries to his right side and the back of his right thigh, and batted .250 in 50 games, both of which were the lowest in his 12 years as a pro.1 , 14 "The presence alone is a great asset. The commander's wish is earnest: "I want him to go on a rampage and do it with the bat or with the ball. Seibu Lions Home Run RBI Tomoya Mori catcher

Mori himself feels more responsible than anyone else. "I wasn't able to do anything for the team," he said, volunteering to take part in the Kochi camp in November, where he re-trained his lower body through special defense every day. In January, he trained independently in Miyakojima with Tonmiya and others, focusing on "running with good form." Surprisingly, he has never played in every game, and manager Kishida expressed his hopes for his first "complete run," saying, "I think he'll do it with that in mind."

Wakatsuki, also born in 1995, has started 99 games behind the plate over 25 years. While considering the effective use of the designated hitter, the manager anticipates a high level of competition, saying, "The two of them will be pushing each other to improve." Mori said, "I want to compete with Waka (Wakatsuki) for the starting position again. That (my commitment to being catcher) is the most important thing." For the team to win the championship for the first time in three years, the return of this key player in both offense and defense is essential. (Shunta Nanbu)