On the 1st, Seibu Lions pitcher Natsuki Takeuchi (25) and catcher Taiga Kojima (23) concluded their autumn training camp at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa City, Saitama, ahead of schedule to join the Samurai Japan camp for the 'Raxus Asia Professional baseball Championship 2026' starting on the 3rd in Miyazaki.

On this day, they formed a battery and conducted pitch practice while wearing PitchCom. Takeuchi set the electronic devices on his cap and waist, while Kojima equipped a remote control over his protective gear and earphones in his ears. Although it was the first attempt for both, Takeuchi, who threw about 30 pitches, said, 'I could hear it normally without any particular problems. I don't know what it will be like in the middle of the crowd's cheers, but I'm looking forward to it.' Kojima also showed confidence in adapting, saying, 'I think there will be a sense of discomfort at first, but it should be fine once I memorize the buttons.'

This training camp features many promising prospects who will carry the future of the baseball world. Kojima named Chunichi's Hiroto Takahashi as the person he would like to form a battery with, his eyes sparkling as he said, 'He went to the WBC, didn't he? I want to try catching the ball of someone like that.'