Last season's leading hitter, Orix's Yuma Tongu, has a goal that hasn't changed since he turned professional. This season, he will aim to win the home run title for the first time using his characteristic long hitting power.
Tongu has only reached the required at-bat once in the past five years, which was last season. He practices batting every day at camp, even during his lunch break, and is constantly hitting the ball back. He has increased his distance and is hitting more balls over the fence.