Kyota Fujiwara (25), outfielder for the Lotte Marines who is currently undergoing voluntary training in Okinawa Prefecture, set his goals for this season on the 14th as "leading hitter" and "30 stolen base," demonstrating his determination to lead the Lotte Marines with Saburo.

He devoted himself to weight training in the morning and batting practice in the afternoon. When asked about his goals for this season, Fujiwara's eyes lit up.

"I will definitely win the title. I want to be the leading hitter. (Nishikawa) Misho has also said he wants to be the leading hitter, so I hope we can compete for it within the team."

Last season, in his seventh year, he reached the required number of at-bats for the first time. He played in a career-high 107 games, posting a batting average of .271, 4 Home Run, 24 RBI, and 15 stolen base. Under new manager Saburo, who places emphasis on mobility, he is also eager to increase the number stolen base. "30 stolen base. I need to use my feet to increase my scoring ability," he said, ready to go wild.

He also pays attention to his diet, and since last year has been going gluten-free, eliminating wheat-based foods. "I try not to eat bread or noodles." His official weight profile lists him as 80 kg, but he is determined to get down to "85 or 86 kg."

He is currently training with his beloved Red Sox player Yoshida Tadashi, who cheered him on, saying, "Play in every game, your career high!" "It's no fun if we don't win. It's the dividing line between becoming a regular and being half-hearted. If I do well this year, I'll be called a regular. I want to perform so well that no one else can come close," said Fujiwara. With his well-trained physique, Saburo will push Lotte to the top of the league. (Kato Hiroshi)