Orix Buffaloes manager Mamoru Kishida emphasized the importance of the Miyazaki training camp as "one team." On this day, he announced the members of the A and B groups. "Although we're divided into A and B, it's mainly just a matter of where we'll be staying. It's really just a matter of where we sleep..." he said with a smile. "From the first day, everyone will be mixed together for practice. We'll all work together as one team," he emphasized. As the main stadium, SOKKEN Stadium, and the secondary stadium, Kiyotake No. 2 Stadium, are adjacent to each other, he said, "There are definitely areas to work on. We want to make full use of the things that can only be done during camp, things that can only be done with such a large group. I want everyone to compete with each other."

Additionally, Ogita and Udagawa, who are recovering from Tommy John surgery on their right elbows, will start as players who will remain at Maishima. "Even if we go to Miyazaki (from the first day), there will be very little we can do," he explained, adding, "It's more like a game. Depending on their condition, they will be able to pitch." He plans to let them join midway through the game, but with some conditions.