Orix Buffaloes announced on the 30th that Yoshihisa Hirano has been appointed as the minor league manager. His number has been set to 81.

Farm team manager Hirano joined the Orix Buffaloes through the 2005 hope selection slot. In his first year in 2006, he pitched 26 games and 172 1/3 innings, recording 7 wins and 11 losses with an ERA of 3.81. He served as a starter until 2009 but was reassigned to the bullpen starting in 2010. After winning the title for best reliever pitcher in 2011, he converted to a closer in 2013 and won the title for most saves in 2014.

He played in the Major Leagues for three years starting in 2018 and returned to the Orix Buffaloes in 2021. He achieved 20 saves for three consecutive years starting in 2021, contributing to the Orix Buffaloes' three consecutive league championships. On April 3, 2025, in a game against Lotte, he reached a career total of 250 saves. He retired from active play at the end of this season.