Nippon-Ham infielder Hide Yamagata (23) vowed on the 25th to "completely shut out fried foods" in order to secure a regular spot at shortstop. During the off-season, he improved his diet to increase muscle mass without gaining body fat. "I've always had a weak stomach, so I've been avoiding oily foods, but now I eat even less. I'm going to completely avoid (fried foods)." His weight, which was 80 kg when he joined the team, has now increased to 84 kg. He is pursuing his ideal body by cutting out all fried foods.

On this day, he participated in a voluntary training session in Nago, Okinawa. Softbank Hawks He also took part in free hitting outdoors, and felt a positive response to his new body, saying, "I was surprised at how much the pitches flew. I don't know if it's Moinello pitcher to begin with. The season opener starting line-up is a position where you have to go out there and win it. The 23-year-old, who has no pride, is on his way to becoming a regular starter. （I'm not sure if I'm going to be the 5th best player in the tournament.)