Pitcher Katsuki Higashi won the title of most wins last season in DeNA professional baseball. He entered the bullpen for the first time at a camp held in Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture.

Pitcher Higashi, who is in his seventh year as a professional, started 24 games last season. He had a record of 16 wins, 3 losses, and an ERA of 1.98, with a winning percentage of.84. He allowed less than one four-ball per nine innings.