Orix Buffaloes hitter On September 15, Kosei Yoshida pitcher (25), who underwent reconstruction surgery on the medial collateral ligament of his right elbow in March 2013, is scheduled to return to the Miyazaki camp for the first time in live BP (hitting practice) since September 28, 2012, against Rakuten Eagles (Rakuten Eagles mobile). After the game, he said, "I could feel that the quality of my pitches had changed. I'm glad I had the surgery.

His fastball was measured at 143 km/h, matching his fastest since surgery. From October to November 2013, he was unable to catch for about a month, but he nodded and said, "I've been able to spend the training camp just like I would normally when I'm not injured. I'm not afraid to swing my arm." His teammates Nakagawa and Katsuki, who he has faced since his first year as a pro with Nippon-Ham Fighters, were happy to hear him say, "Your pitch is back."

"It feels like another limiter has been removed," he said, eager to play in his first external match in about a year and five months. By taking his time and not rushing, he will reach his goal of making the opening day first team. (Nambu Shunta)