Chiba Lotte Marines will hold a pre-order sale for goods commemorating the first professional hit of players Yuya Sakurai and Ryoju Okamura exclusively at The Marines online store from 12:00 on the 9th to 23:59 on the 18th.

Draft 4th round rookie Sakurai recorded his first professional hit against pitcher Yugo Maeda in the Fukuoka Softbank game on October 2nd, and Okamura recorded his first professional hit against pitcher Kona Takahashi in the Saitama Seibu Lions game on October 5th. The commemorative goods for sale include a lineup of 25 items, such as limited-quantity autographed balls, commemorative T-shirts, and face towels.

▼Yuya Sakurai Comment▼
"I was frustrated because I kept being struck out since my first at-bat, but I managed to hang in there and get my first professional hit. The support from the stands gave me strength! Please continue to support me along with these commemorative goods!"

▼Ryoju Okamura Comment▼
"I'm really glad I could get my first hit in my first at-bat with the top team! I swung decisively from the first pitch without hesitation. I'm honestly happy that this at-bat, which will be a lifelong memory, has been turned into commemorative goods. I will continue to play with all my might, never forgetting this decisiveness. Please continue to give me your passionate support along with the goods!"

▼Yuya Sakurai and Ryoju Okamura "First Professional Hit Commemorative Goods" Product Examples▼
・Autographed photo file (limited to 99 pieces, with certificate): 17,000 yen
・Autographed ball (limited to 9 pieces, with certificate): 50,000 yen
・Face towel (Design: Main visual, handwritten message): 2,000 yen
・T-shirt (Design: Main visual/handwritten message; Color: Black, White; Size: S, M, L, XL): 3,800 yen
*All prices include tax.
*Handwritten message design is a printed design.