Established in 2006, Chiba Lotte Marines 's official fan club, TEAM26, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. To celebrate this milestone, former team member Tatsuya Uchi has been appointed as the ambassador to help celebrate the anniversary.

Tatsuya Uchi will be appearing at talk shows and other events at the stadium during the special event "TEAM26 Day," which will be held from Friday, April 3rd to Sunday, April 5th, and will help liven up the various events marking the "TEAM26" commemorative year.

▼Uchi Tatsuya's profile▼
Date of Birth: July 13, 1985
Background: He joined Chiba Lotte Marines as a first-round draft pick in 2003 from Kawasaki Technical High School. He played as pitcher from 2004 to 2020. He also played as a closer, using a fastball with a maximum speed of 154 km/h and two types of slider.
Results: 308 games played, 20 wins, 12 losses, 56 saves, 87 hold
Titles won: Japan Series Most Valuable Player Award (2010)

▼Comment from Tatsuya Uchi▼
"I'm Uchi, and I've been appointed as the 20th anniversary ambassador for TEAM26. I'd like to do my best to make this memorable 20th anniversary a wonderful year for everyone. Let's liven up the stadium together with all the fans and make 2026 a memorable year."