On the 22nd, pitcher Yamato (Honda Suzuka), the seventh draft pick for the Lotte Marines, announced that he will abstain from alcohol during the season. The 161 km/h right-hander, who has been selected to start the first-team camp, is a big fan of barley shochu, saying, "I can drink a whole bottle of it." However, he said, "I hate it when I drink alcohol and feel a bit unwell. If I think about how it might affect me the next day, I want to avoid that (hangover) as much as possible," and intends to abstain from drinking even a drop in order to moderate his drinking.

On the other hand, he lifts his alcohol ban during the off-season, and when he goes out drinking with friends and relatives, he transforms into a "dangerous man," saying, "I like alcohol, so I drink quite a lot." If the team wins the league, he will have a noble cause to "pour beer over everyone," even during the season. "I can drink to my heart's content. If we win, I think it would be okay to drink as much as I want, so I want to contribute to that first," he said with a smile.

On this day, he participated in the rookie joint voluntary training at Lotte Urawa, throwing 21 pitches in bullpen, mixing his vital fastball, cutter, and fork. Aiming to become part of win formula, the rookie immediately ready to contribute said, "I thought I should take my time, but I'd like to steadily do what I can now, make adjustments, and make an impression in the first team." He is honing his skills while imagining the day when he will be able to taste "fine wine."