Hanshin Tigers Hiroya Shimamoto pitcher (32) of , who transferred from , participated in a voluntary training session in Nago, Okinawa, on the 29th, and entered for the first time since his transfer. He threw 25 pitches using only straight balls. "At the beginning of the camp, I only throw straight balls, so I didn't increase the intensity in order to solidify my home plate. I don't think it's bad. Nippon-Ham bullpen

During the off-season, he trained independently in the Kansai region. He practiced catch balls every day and made thorough preparations. "This year, the team has changed a bit, so I started preparing earlier than usual. I have the impression that the actual games will start soon, so I feel I need to make a strong impression," he said, as he looks to make his presence known as a member of the Shinjo-Ham Fighters.

The first external game of the season will be against Hanshin Tigers on February 8th. It will be against his former team, and he said, "I've just left Kansai, and it's hard to imagine that the team I've been with for 15 years will be my opponent, but I'm looking forward to it."