Softbank Hawks 's third-round draft pick, Gota Suzuki (Osaka University of Commerce), currently participating in the Miyazaki training camp, pitched in Group B's live BP (batting practice in a real game format) on the 17th. He threw sharp fastballs and breaking ball with a sidearm swing, struck out three of the five hitter, with only one hit. "I'm glad I was able to pitch with a good feeling. It was better than I expected, so I think it was a good impression," he said.