On the 12th, Orix Buffaloes pitcher Kosei Yoshida visualized his plan for a full comeback. That day, he threw 52 pitches, his highest number in bullpen during his third training camp. "When there are pitches I want to practice or pitches I'm not satisfied with, the number of pitches increases like this. I was thinking of stopping at 30, but..." he said, exuding a sense of fulfillment. Since undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in March 2013, Yoshida has been steadily progressing step by step. After a break, his fourth training session is scheduled for the 14th, with live batting practice (batting practice in a real game setting). "If I can go through the live sessions without any breaks, I think I'll be able to relax quite a bit during the exhibition games," he said. "If I'm doing well when I return around the time of the Indoor vs. White game, I'll slow down my pace and focus on taking care of my body. It would be best if I could gradually adapt to the game and move like I'm in the middle of the season," he said, nodding.