Newly joined player Walker hit a series of sharp, liner-like balls while free batting. Walker, a 32-year-old American, hit 23 home runs in his first year in Japan.
He is expected to be a new addition to the team as a right-handed batter with long-hitting ability. SoftBank's camp in Miyazaki City is now on its fourth day, and batting practice was held during the lunch break for the first time, with Walker participating. Walker's swing was focused on the direction from center to right-center.