Orix Buffaloes Home Run The team's newest member, Bob Seymour infielder (formerly of the Rays), held a press conference at the team's facility in Maishima, Osaka, Japan, on April 26. In August of the same year, he also made his major league debut, hitting 1 Home Run in 26 games. number Wearing a brand new uniform of 45, he said, "It's really great and I'm very honored to be here right now. I'm confident in my hitting anyway, so I hope I can show you my power in particular," he said, clenching his fist.

When asked about his specific impressions of the NPB, he replied, "Otani (Shohei) and Yamamoto (Yoshinobu) are two of the best players in the world. I think it's a great league that has produced such players," mentioning the names of Japanese players on the Dodgers, who have been world champions in the US major leagues for two consecutive years since 2012. "I live in Chicago, so I feel there are similarities between the two cities. I hope to travel to many different places and gain many different experiences in Osaka," he said with a smile.

The team's 100 Home Run in 2013 was third in the league, the same as standings. With the team aiming for its first championship in three years, Seymour is expected to become the first foreign player on the team to hit over 30 home runs since Peña in 2014 (32 home runs). On this day, before the press conference, he had his first practice in Japan at the indoor training facility. "I don't really have a specific number in mind, I just want to play with all my might and do my best if the team can win," he said, brimming with fighting spirit.