Lotte's second-year outfielder, Misho Nishikawa (22), took to the plate for the first time in live batting practice at the Miyakonojo camp on the 7th, showing excellent form with 3 hit in 10 pitches.

Facing pitcher Yuto Kimura (20), he hit a 143 km/ fastball to center fielder field, and then hit three balls in three directions: to right field and to left field, demonstrating his strong performance.

Last season, after being drafted first overall from Aoyama Gakuin University, he played in 108 games, recording a batting average of .281 (6th in the league), 3 Home Run, and 37 RBI. He was named Pacific League Rookie of the Year. doble were the most in the league, and his 117 hit were the most among rookies this season.

Nishikawa aims to make further progress in his second year by becoming the batting hitter and hitting double-digit Home Run. During training camp, he will also receive guidance from temporary coach Kazuo Matsui, former manager of Seibu Lions, and is looking forward to a fruitful season.