Seibu Lions ・ Kaima Taira pitcher (26), who has been selected to participate in the WBC in March, took part in live BP (live hitting practice) on March 3.

He had not pitch bullpen since the start of camp on the 1st until this day. He faced off against Genda, who has also been selected to play in the WBC, and threw 30 pitches using major league balls that will be used in the actual tournament, resulting in only one hit ball.