On the 7th, Lotte announced that they will begin accepting orders for merchandise commemorating catcher Shota Ueda 's first professional hit exclusively on The Marines Online Store starting at 12:00 today.

Ueda started as the eighth catcher in the game Rakuten on September 30th (Zozo Marine Stadium), and recorded his first professional hit in the bottom of the third inning, hitting a ball to center fielder off Tohoku Rakuten 's starting pitcher Takayuki Kishi. A total of 24 products are available in the lineup this time, including autographed photo files, commemorative balls, and T-shirts.

Sales will begin at The Marines Online Store from 12:00 today, October 7th (Tuesday) until 23:59 on the 13th (Monday, national holiday).

▼Comment catcher Shota Ueda

"We are pleased to announce that merchandise commemorating my first professional hit will be on sale. 'Perseverance is power,' and I will continue to work hard, racking up hits one by one. I hope you will pick up this first and last commemorative item and continue to support me with your enthusiastic support."

▼Example of merchandise commemorating Shota Ueda 's first professional catcher

・Autographed photo file: 17,000 yen (limited to 99 sets, certificate included)

・Autographed ball (limited to 29 sets, with certificate): 50,000 yen

・Commemorative uniform (DTF processing/sizes: S, M, L, O): 17,000 yen

・T-shirt (design: main visual/handwritten message, color: black/white, size: S, M, L, XL): 3,800 yen

・Face towel: 2,000 yen (design: main visual/handwritten message)

Commemorative ball (with case): 2,100 yen

・Acrylic stand: 2,300 yen

・Tote bag: 3,800 yen

*All prices include tax

*For further details and product lineup, please visit the team's official website.