On the 13th, Lotte announced that former team members Tomohisa Otani (40) and Sho Narita (27) will become technical coaches at The Marines Baseball Academy.

Tomohisa Otani: "I will use the experience I have gained so far to provide careful and cherished 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 seeing you all on ground."

◆ Narita Sho: "I think it's very important for children to have dreams and goals as they grow. I want 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 than we are now."