On the 2nd, Orix Buffaloes Shumpeita Yamashita pitcher Shunpei Yamashita showed off his "high-speed start." He threw 30 pitches to catcher while sitting in bullpen during the first Miyazaki training camp session. "My physical condition has been improving since the fall of 2013. bullpen was warmer than I expected, so I was able to pitch naturally," he said, recording a top speed of 154 km/h at this early stage.

After a fifth year in which he was limited to pitching in just four games due to poor hip condition caused by the growth process, he emphasized that "it's important to build a body that doesn't get injured." "Of course, improving performance is important, but the most important thing is to avoid injury and to find a way to pitch that doesn't put strain on the hip joints," he said, continuing to make adjustments with the goal of "no more absences" in mind.