Chiba Lotte Marines will be taking orders for merchandise commemorating Shota Ueda 's first professional hit exclusively at The Marines Online Store from 12:00 on Tuesday, October 7th to 23:59 on Monday, October 13th (national holiday).

Ueda started as the eighth batter and catcher in the game against Tohoku Rakuten on Tuesday, September 30th, and recorded his first professional hit in the bottom of the third inning, hitting a single to center fielder off Tohoku Rakuten pitcher Takayuki Kishi. To commemorate this, a total of 24 products are available, including autographed photo files, commemorative balls, and T-shirts.

▼Ueda's comment▼
"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."

Examples of merchandise commemorating Ueda's first professional hit

・Autographed photo file (limited to 99 sets / certificate included): 17,000 yen
・Autographed ball (limited to 29 sets / certificate included): 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 (design: main visual, handwritten message): 2,000 yen
Commemorative ball (with case): 2,100 yen
・Acrylic stand: 2,300 yen
・Tote bag: 3,800 yen
*All prices include tax.