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 high for his second consecutive WBC appearance, he said, "There's absolutely no difference except for the ball. There's no harm in preparing early," and is adjusting at roughly the same pace as usual. "I feel a little lighter. I'm in good shape," he said, feeling confident about his physique, which is now 87-88 kg, about 3 kg lighter than last year. "If I can get more outs through struck out, the probability of runs will also decrease. If I'm lucky, I might even get the most wins and the highest winning percentage..." he said, aiming for 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)