◇ Chiba Lotte Marines Lotte's Takabe Eito's number will be "0".

Chiba Lotte Marines announced that they will be changing number of player Eito Takabe from "38" to "0". They also held a press conference for Koudai Inoue (formerly Hanshin Tigers), and number was announced as "39".

▼Comment from Eito Takabe▼
"I personally asked the team to change number. He's someone I've always admired and looked up to. I contacted Mr. Ogino, and he said, 'I'd be happy if Takabe would wear it.' With this number on my back, I'll do my best to win titles in all aspects of the game next year: hitting, running, and fielding. When it comes to hitting, I'll just focus on getting hits and producing results. Of course, I'll also aim to be stolen base king. And when it comes to fielding, I want to contribute and aim for the Golden Glove Award."

▼Comment from Koudai Inoue▼
"I will play aggressively and give my all in everything I do. I will do my best to show that I can hit long balls to the opposite field and aim for double-digit Home Run."

◇Concluded a partnership with Chiba Lotte Marines Sports Ecosystem Promotion Council

Chiba Lotte Marines announced that it has entered into a partnership with the Sports Ecosystem Promotion Council, a general incorporated foundation. An overview of the partnership and comments from Chiba Lotte Marines Syunsuke Kosaka President follow.

Outline of the Partnership
(1) Mutual provision of information on their activities
(2) Cooperation in mutually organized events, etc.
(3) Involvement in meetings organized by the Sports Ecosystem Promotion Council
(4) Promotion of exchanges between the two organizations, etc.

▼ Comments on Chiba Lotte Marines Syunsuke Kosaka President
Chiba Lotte Marines has been accumulating local co-creation efforts based on "MARINES LINKS," in which local communities and athletes work together to solve social issues. Currently, in the new stadium concept being promoted in cooperation with Chiba City, we are earnestly exploring how sports and stadiums can contribute to the sustainability of the city. Through this collaboration with the Sports Ecosystem Promotion Council, we will further promote the visualization of the social value of sports and the preservation of the environment surrounding athletes, and work together with the local community to create a sustainable future.

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Related Links
​Eito Takabe's number change
​Hirohiro Inoue's press conference
​Partnership with the Sports Ecosystem Promotion Council