Seibu Lions Lions pitcher Kaito Yoza (30) took the mound in his first batting practice on the 17th.

Last season, the submarine pitcher made 16 starts, compiling a 6-5 record and a career-ERA of 2.50. However, on this day, he gave up several hits in a row, and he looked dejected, saying, "I need to increase my power output a bit more, and I need to be more careful about when I can jam the batters and get them to strike out."

With the opening approaching, he will continue to make adjustments, saying, "It's important to pitch the entire season from start to finish. I'll keep in mind that I need to pitch well all year."