On the 13th, Lotte announced that former team members Tomohisa Otani and Sho Narita will be appointed technical coaches at The Marines Baseball Academy (MBA).

Mr. Otani and Mr. Narita will become coaches on January 1, 2026 and February 1, 2026, respectively, and will be involved in coaching at MBA's regular schools and movie lessons, as well as in baseball promotion activities through "Baseball Challenge," an activity to visit kindergartens and elementary schools in the prefecture to teach baseball basics.

▼ Tomohisa Otani

"I will use the experience I have gained so far to provide careful and cherishing support each and every day so that your time with baseball can be as fulfilling as possible. Let's have fun practicing and grow together. I look forward to the day I can meet you all on ground."

▼ Mr. Sho Narita

"I believe that having dreams and goals is very important for children as they grow. I would like to work together with each child to achieve their dreams and goals. The disappointments and joys are all important experiences. Let's work hard together to gain as many experiences as possible, improve even in one area, and become even better at baseball. I look forward to working with you in the future."