 On May 18 after achieving only 2 hits in 18 plate appearances and averaging .111, Shūhei was dropped from the first team.With Nobumasa Fukuda entrenched at Takahashi's preferred position at third base, he was re-trained to play second base during spring camp.On May 31, against the Orix Buffaloes, Shūhei tied an NPB record with 4 doubles in consecutive plate appearances.