On the 3rd, it became increasingly likely that Orix Buffaloes pitcher Hiroya Miyagi (24) and pitcher Ryuhei Sotani (25), who represent Japan in the WBC, will make their first appearance on the mound in live BP (batting practice in a real game format) on the 8th. Both left-handed pitchers will be taking part in Samurai Japan's training camp from the 14th, leading up to the WBC main tournament in March. It looks like they will be making their "first real game" of 2026 on the final day of the second training camp in Miyazaki.

Soya, who will be making his first appearance, will be in the bullpen for the second time following the first day of the camp. "I'm grateful to be able to throw it in the actual game as soon as possible, and I have to finish it quickly," he said, appealing to the smooth adjustment. Miyagi, who practiced pitch on the 2nd for the second time following 23 years, also imagined an actual appearance at an early stage, saying, "(In the future) I want to try various things against hitter." For Samurai Japan's send-off match scheduled for the 22nd and 23rd, the Softbank Hawks match (Sun Marine), we want to get off to a good start with mound on the 8th.

On this day, the two appeared to throw beans to celebrate Setsubun. Miyagi, who was given a "quota" by Soya, who is a year older than him, said, "Since you've experienced the previous tournament, I'd like you to pitch without runs a run in your inning," and threw the peanuts with a smile, saying, "I hope that together we can contribute to the team. We want to be number one in the world, win the league, and become number one in Japan." He has proudly joined the "left-handed pitcher category" from Japan, which includes major league players Kikuchi (Angels) and Matsui (Padres). He will be an important piece for Ibata Japan, which is aiming to win consecutive world championships.