[Orix Buffaloes] Manager Mamoru Kishida, who shutout game to his arch rival, the SoftBank Hawks, said, "They're still strong. We're not going to lose either..." What does new foreign player Seymour think? | Pacific League - NPBHUB

[Orix Buffaloes] Manager Mamoru Kishida, who shutout game by his arch rivals, Softbank, said, “They’re still strong. We’re not going to give up either…” What is the evaluation of new foreign player Seymour?

Sports Hochi

March 8, 2026 16:43

Orix Buffaloes 's new foreign player Seymour has yet to make a good start in the preseason (photographed by Haruko Yoshimura)

◆Pre-season game Orix Buffaloes 0-1 Softbank Hawks (8th, Kyocera Dome Osaka)

Orix Buffaloes manager Mamoru Kishida was reminded of Softbank Hawks ‘s true strength. In 2013, they started the season with a loss against their arch rivals, who had a record of 7 wins, 16 losses, and 2 draws. Accepting shutout game loss, he looked ahead, saying, “They’re still strong, but we want to keep trying.”

New foreign player Seymour hit in 12 consecutive at-bats since the start of the exhibition games. “I won’t really know until I get up there (at the plate). I don’t think I’ll know until I get up there,” he said, revealing that he is still in the adjustment stage.