Softbank Hawks He was the starter for the white team in a red-and-white game at the Miyazaki camp on March 14. Haru Matsumoto pitcher pitched two innings, striking out 1 hit no runs, hitter 4 struck out from 7. His max was 147 km/h. He was the only player in the camp with a max of 147 km/h. He was the only player with a max of 147 km/h. After coming off the board, he threw about 40 bullpen pitches and corrected his breaking ball control.

Last season, he appeared in 29 games, including 15 starts, with a record of 6 wins and 6 losses and ERA of 2.76. This season, he is expected to hold down the starting rotation spot left vacant by Arihara for the entire year. "I'm still in the stage of getting better from here. I was able to stand on mound and pitch with a clear intention today. Last season was full of regrets. This year, I want to produce results that I can be truly satisfied with. I'm definitely pitching better than last year," he said, expressing his confidence.