Orix Buffaloes ・ Taisuke Yamaoka pitcher (30) clarified the check items in the "first appearance at home base" in 26. The right-hander, who has been a starter in his 10th year as a professional, is scheduled to start in the open game on the 6th and The Giants matches (Kyocera D). He is expected to throw about 70 pitches, the most this season, and set the theme that "it's been a long time since I've had a really long inning (throwing), and I don't distribute the pace to check how much (if I throw with the intensity), I will have stamina."

In his last practice game against Lotte on February 25th (SOKKEN), he gave up two hit and one runs in three innings. "I think I'm improving nicely. I just need a little more control and precision with each pitch," he said, analyzing his current situation. In his third game appearance of the season, he plans to try out all of his pitches, including his new pitch "Matche," which combines a fastball and change-up. Also, starting this season, Kyocera Dome's artificial turf has been renewed. "It feels like (ZOZO) Marine Stadium. I felt like the balls were going nowhere, so I'll try not to be late with bunts and the like," he said, looking forward to checking the view from mound.

In 2019, he won the title for the highest winning percentage with 13 wins and 4 losses. "I just need to pitch so I don't lose," he said, as he works to prepare his mind, technique, and body to make the opening rotation, which is his goal.