Nippon-Ham manager Tsuyoshi Shinjo (54) revealed on the 4th his plan to infielder Yuki Nomura (25) try playing second base. Summarizing the first training camp in Nago, Okinawa, he said, "We're going to have Nomura-kun play second baseman. We're going to have him try playing second baseman. We have a lot of outfield, so of course, I'd like Nomura-kun to try playing second baseman and see how it goes. If he can hit, he can also play in outfield, and I think that the little finer movements he learns will be a plus for his batting. He can learn baseball second baseman and short stop, too." He expressed his hopes for the slugger's potential, as Nomura's primary positions are first base, third base, and left field.

He also stated that he would be used in the exhibition games, saying, "I want to try it out and then make a decision." The No. 4 starting hitter from last season will now take on a new challenge.