On the 27th, Lotte announced that former The Marines players will be attending the "TEAM26 Day" event, which will be held at Zozo Marine Stadium from April 3rd (Friday) to 5th (Sunday).

"TEAM26 Day" is an event held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the team's official fan club "TEAM26," which was established in 2006, and will feature various events to express gratitude to fans who support Chiba Lotte Marines on a daily basis, including 2026 TEAM26 paid members.

During the period, former players will be visiting the stadium and will hold talk shows and photo sessions on the outer stage of the stadium before the game. Naoyuki Shimizu is scheduled to visit on Saturday, April 4th. Shimizu is also scheduled to appear on ground as part of a pre-game ceremony.

▼ Naoyuki Shimizu

"It's an honor to be able to celebrate TEAM26's 20th anniversary together. I'm grateful for this opportunity. I'm looking forward to enjoying this precious time getting up close and personal with the fans who have supported me throughout my baseball career. Let's have a blast on the day. I'll be waiting for you at Zozo Marine Stadium!"