Softbank Hawks ・ Ryoya Kurihara infielder participated in the seat knock for the A group of the Miyazaki camp on 16th at catcher.

Kurihara joined the team as catcher from Harue Technical High School as the second pick in the 2014 draft. Since 2020, he has mainly played outfield, and his last appearance as catcher was in three games in 2021. Since 2023, he has played third base as his main position.