Orix Buffaloes On September 10, Kendai Moto outfielder (23) took a step toward a comeback. He participated in the first red-and-white game in the Miyazaki camp as "No. 8, right wing," and made a supplementary hit in 1 hit 2 RBI 1 stolen base, defense The young warrior was diagnosed with right subclavian artery thrombosis in September 2013 and was re-signed in the off-season of the same year. He was away from the field for the last time on August 19 of last year, when he appeared in a game for the second team. I am happy to be here at camp. （It really means a lot to me to be able to participate.

With the score tied in the fourth inning, with two outs and runners on second and third, and count at 2-2, he hit the sixth pitch from Suga into the right front for a two-run home run to win the game. The discomfort in the injured area hadn't completely disappeared, but he was able to get results with the full swing he was able to perform at the time. "I'm not scared. I've built my body so well that I can swing with all my might, so that was good," he said with satisfaction as he looked back on the game.

It was a disease that could have been life-threatening if discovered late. It is a disease in which blood clots form in the veins that run from the base of his right dominant arm to the shoulder area, blocking the blood vessels and causing problems. After spending time in the hospital, he gradually increased the intensity of his exercise while taking medication. Before the training camp, he temporarily stopped taking the medication and was able to complete a full menu. Those around him were happy to hear him say, "Was he sick?". He still needs to go to the hospital once a month, but he is making steady progress every day towards returning to the regular team.

The sixth year defense of high outfielder power, the dynamic, Kishida said, "I'm relieved. number was No. 27, but now he's in triple digits, 127. I think we are starting from zero again," he said. I think we are starting from zero again," he said. The day of his full recovery is just around the corner. (Shunta Nambu)

◆Kenta Gen was born on May 17, 2002 in Tajimi, Gifu, Japan. 23 years old. He was selected as a Chunichi junior when he was in the sixth grade. In junior high school, he played for Gifu Tono Senior High School. He started on the bench in the summer of his freshman year at Chukyo High School in Gifu, and appeared in the summer of his sophomore year Koshien at number 3. He was drafted second overall in the 2008 draft Orix Buffaloes and joined the team in 2008. He hit .174 with a .1 RBI batting average in 41 games. 186 cm, 88 kg. Pitches right-handed and hits right-handed. He is paid 10 million yen a year.