Nippon-Ham infielder Naoki Arizono participated in the team's practice held at Escon on the 29th, vowing to make a strong impression at the start of the second half of the season.

This season, he underwent surgery in April for a 'left hand hooked bone fracture' and was sidelined. After being promoted to the first team for the first time this month on the 22nd of this month, he left a strong impression with 11 At Bat 5 hit 1 Home Run 2 RBI over three games, including his first professional home run in the final game of the first half. He nodded, saying, 'I was able to hit home run and finished the first half on a good note.'

Although there was an All-Star break, he said with a wry smile, "I was in good condition, so I wanted to play," but added, "I didn't think I'd be able to hit home run in the first half of the season. So I'm glad I was able to do that."

Looking ahead to the start of the second half of the season, he said, "First of all, I want to make a stronger impression at the beginning of the second half." Since his teammate Tatsu will be starting in the opening game of the second half, he was determined to "have a hit that will help us win."