Softbank Hawks pitcher Darwinzon Hernández threw his first bullpen pitch at the Miyazaki camp on the 16th, showing that he is making good progress.

The left-handed pitcher said he successfully lost about 10kg in three months this offseason. "Once again, I've confirmed that the best way to diet and lose weight is to eat three meals a day. Eating well is important," he said, emphasizing the importance of regular meals.

This is her fourth year in Japan. "Japanese food is so delicious that I do tend to eat too much... I used to dislike sushi, but I've gradually gotten used to it, and I want to eat it again this year," she said.