[Orix Buffaloes] Third-year breakout candidate Seiya Yokoyama: "I haven't given up at all" - He's adjusting to a different training program but is fully motivated to join the opening day first team.

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Seiya Yokoyama

Orix Buffaloes Seiya Yokoyama infielder (20) renewed his commitment to the first team for the season opener on January 26. He complained of discomfort in his lower body and was on a separate menu from this day. The team plans to increase the pace from March while monitoring his condition. The team is expected to be a big starter and was the first overall pick in the 2011 draft out of Ueda Nishi. 25 years off, he has not only increased his hitting distance, but he is also growing in Miyazaki camp, including at second base. I feel I'm getting better, little by little," he said. I think I had a good camp. I haven't given up on the idea of making the Opening Day lineup at all. I want to appeal more and more. short stop defense

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[Orix Buffaloes] Third-year breakout candidate Seiya Yokoyama: "I haven't given up at all" - He's adjusting to a different training program but is fully motivated to join the opening day first team.