The Samurai Japan team recently concluded an 11-day training camp in Miyazaki as preparation for the World Baseball Classic (WBC), where they introduced new rules such as the 'pitch clock' and 'pitch com' that are not utilized in professional Japanese baseball. Yu Darvish, a pitcher currently playing for the San Diego Padres and serving as a team advisor, played a crucial role in helping the players become accustomed to these new rules. His direct advice on handling the major league hitters and managing the expectations of a fast-paced game was instrumental for the team.