On the 16th, Orix Buffaloes Shumpeita Yamashita pitcher Shunpei Yamashita (23) spoke of the theme of "responsibility" as he prepares to be the opening pitcher for the second time in three years. On the 15th, during his first live batting practice, he recorded a speed of 154 km/h. Ahead of his first scheduled external game, a practice match against Samutsui (SOKKEN) on the 18th, he once again spoke of his feelings about the big role.

"No matter what order I pitch in, right now I'm focusing on the first game as a team. I think that's the job of starter." During this training camp, he's been repeatedly practicing throwing consistently powerful pitches with a form that doesn't put strain on his lower back, which had been a source of trouble for him until 2025. He's now at the stage of imagining himself facing hitter, trying to see "how much of what he's been doing consciously can he do without thinking about it."

His rival Kuri is also doing well, and WBC Japan team members Miyagi and Sotani are also participating in a training camp in Miyazaki. I want to be pitcher always needed by the team and the top team (Samurai Japan). The 161-kilogram right-hander was named a finalist for this year's tournament as well. He will polish his mind, technique, and body to become an absolute man. （He will become an absolute man by improving his mind, body, and spirit.)