Nippon-Ham opening pitcher Taikai Ito showed smooth adjustment by pitching in the bullpen. Pitcher Ito placed a hurdle about 15 centimeters high in order to correct the fact that his left foot was slipping when he pitched.
Former ace pitcher, Naoyuki Uezawa, signed a minor league contract with the Rays with the aim of making it to the major leagues. "I may not be able to become the best, but I want to be a player who can lead the team," pitcher Ito said.