Softbank Hawks Carter Stewart Jr. pitcher (26) came forward as "Post Arihara". On the 3rd, I entered the camp for the first time in bullpen. He threw 45 pitches with a power of "85~90%". The fastball measured 146 kg. The helper right-hander who is hoping for a revival appealed.

In 2012, his sixth year in Japan, he recorded a career-high nine wins (four losses) in 20 games. He also recorded a respectable ERA of 1.95. However, in 2013, he injured his left side during training camp in February. Due to a delayed recovery, he ended up not pitching. "I want to perform like I did two years ago and do my job for the team." In the starting lineup, ace right-hander Arihara has been transferred to Nippon-Ham. If he is fully recovered, there are high expectations for Stewart.

Manager Kokubo and pitcher Coach Kurano gave him the order to "15 wins, 150 inning." Stewart himself has been increasing his training load since the offseason, seeking a "body that can withstand a long season." Looking at his performance over the past 25 years alone, he needs to fill in Arihara's 14 wins and 175 inning. He will be working at full capacity, not just filling in the gaps. (Moriguchi Noboru)