Orix Buffaloes pitcher Seiryu Kotajima has revealed his desire to make a comeback. After a stellar 2014 season, with 24 hold in 50 games and ERA of 0.79, his performance declined in 2015, with 6 hold in 20 games and ERA of 4.42. At one point, he was asked to adjust to being a starter, but due to team circumstances, he struggled to continue as a reliever. In September 2013, he underwent right elbow cleaning surgery. He has already made three trips to bullpen, improving his condition to the point where he is in sight of live BP (batting practice in a real game) in mid-February.

I'm in my third year, and I'm beginning to see how I fit in. I think it's a tough world, so I have to give it my all..." In order to survive as a reliever, he is working on perfecting his form, which is based on a de-emphasis on power. In my case, I tend to throw with a lot of effort. I want to be relaxed and not forceful. I think hitter would not like it that way. He is using as a reference Imai, who has been assigned to the Astros in the U.S. from Seibu Lions. The theme is to keep the average speed of his straight ball in the upper 140s. "It is important to support bullpen. I have to become pitcher what I need to be where I am given. I want to establish my position once again. The right arm of the relief team won the hearts of the fans with his championship-winning gut-pose. He is quietly burning hot.