Orix Buffaloes Hiroya Miyagi pitcher (24) showed his desire to open the season following 24 and 25 years of training at the team's facility in Maishima, Osaka, on April 12. I'm aiming for it, of course. The first time I saw the game, I thought it would be a great opportunity for me to play in the WBC and the season opener," he said. pitcher

With expectations of participating in the WBC for the second consecutive tournament, he said, "There's absolutely nothing except for the (difference) in the ball. There's no harm in getting ready early," and is training at a pace similar to normal this year. "I feel a little lighter. I'm in good shape," he said, and is pleased with his body, which he has slimmed down by about 3kg since last year to 87-88kg. "If I can get more outs by struck out, the chances of runs will go down. If I'm lucky, I can get the most wins and the highest winning percentage..." he said, conscious of winning his first title after completing the season.

"I want to aim for victory with the current members and go to Hawaii together," he said, and his ultimate goal is the victory trip he did not take part in in 2023. On the 10th, he announced his marriage, making this his best year to date in terms of mind, technique, and body. (Nambu Shunta)