As the promise of yet another spring swirled around him, Hayato Terahara took the mound for the Orix Buffaloes on Sunday.
Whether or not Terahara can finally live up to his own promise is something Orix fans will be watching for intently this year.
A normal season from Terahara would be an upgrade to a staff that struggled at times last year.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.