Nippon-Ham kicked off their spring training camp in Nago, Okinawa, on the 24th. catcher Yuya Gunji (28), who has been selected to start the season as the cleanup hitter and third baseman, replacing Players Association President Yuki Kiyomiya, delivered the hand-clapping greeting. With 1,200 fans watching, he called on the players, "I think everyone felt like we could win as a team, that we could do it. However, with training camp over, I think we need to take another look at where we are, think carefully about what we can do and our role, and see if we can bring that to the exhibition games and the season. Let's fight together as a team once again to 'DOMI'." Manager Shinjo, also without his mask, looked on as the team performed the hand-clapping greeting.

Summarizing the camp, Gunji reflected, "I've been entrusted with the role of number four batter from the start of the season, so I've been feeling like I'm being watched more than anyone else in terms of my posture.Unlike last year, I've been limited to just one position, so I think I was able to do some good practice by focusing on the basics and going thoroughly."