Under Armour Signs Partnership Agreement with Chunichi Dragons Player Shinya Matsuyama
Dome Corporation, the general agent for Under Armour in Japan, has announced a partnership agreement with Shinya Matsuyama, pitcher for the professional baseball team Chunichi Dragons. The agreement reflects Under Armour's resonance with Matsuyama's continuous challenge to his limits, aiming to support him through gear provision and social contribution activities.
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Dome Corporation, the general agent for Under Armour in Japan, is pleased to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with Shinya Matsuyama, pitcher for the professional baseball team Chunichi Dragons.
Under Armour, with its mission of "UNDER ARMOUR MAKES YOU BETTER - Bringing Evolution -", resonated with Shinya Matsuyama's continuous challenge to his own limits. Matsuyama rose from a developmental draft pick to a professional player, grew into a guardian of the team's victory, and became the first ever developmental draft player to win the most saves title. Sharing a common dream, this agreement was formed.
Moving forward, Under Armour will not only provide gear but also support Matsuyama in various other aspects. Furthermore, they will jointly engage in social contribution activities through sports, such as providing opportunities for children to fulfill their dreams.
## Shinya Matsuyama
Shinya Matsuyama, born in 2000, 25 years old, 188cm, 92kg.
Pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons. Right-handed thrower, right-handed batter. Jersey number "90".
He started playing baseball in his second year of elementary school and joined the local Tenmadate Junior High School soft baseball club in junior high. At Noheji Nishi High School, he aimed for Koshien as an ace but did not achieve national participation. However, he emerged in the fall league of his fourth year at Hachinohe Gakuin University and was selected as the No. 1 pick in the 2022 developmental draft, joining the Chunichi Dragons. In June of his first year, he was registered as a支配下選手 (registered player allowed to play in the main league) and pitched in 36 games in his rookie year. In 2024, he won the Best Middle Reliever award, and in 2025, the Most Saves Pitcher award. Following last year, he is expected to make further leaps as the team's closer.
## Comment from Shinya Matsuyama
I am honored to be a part of Team Under Armour.
I feel that daily training and the quality of gear are important for improving performance.
Under Armour products maximize my output, so I want to convey their appeal along with my challenges from now on.
No regrets with all my might! Chest!
UA Column: https://underarmourjp.link/TeamUA_matsuyam
## Under Armour
Under Armour was born from the founder's desire to create apparel that maximizes athletes' performance. It is a "performance athletic brand" with the mission of "bringing evolution." Since revolutionizing the sports world with compressive compression wear in 1996, it has consistently developed products from an athlete's perspective, offering various wear and shoes that meet needs. Its functional and technologically advanced products, which keep the body comfortable, support the performance of many athletes, not just professional ones.
Official Website:
Under Armour, with its mission of "UNDER ARMOUR MAKES YOU BETTER - Bringing Evolution -", resonated with Shinya Matsuyama's continuous challenge to his own limits. Matsuyama rose from a developmental draft pick to a professional player, grew into a guardian of the team's victory, and became the first ever developmental draft player to win the most saves title. Sharing a common dream, this agreement was formed.
Moving forward, Under Armour will not only provide gear but also support Matsuyama in various other aspects. Furthermore, they will jointly engage in social contribution activities through sports, such as providing opportunities for children to fulfill their dreams.
## Shinya Matsuyama
Shinya Matsuyama, born in 2000, 25 years old, 188cm, 92kg.
Pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons. Right-handed thrower, right-handed batter. Jersey number "90".
He started playing baseball in his second year of elementary school and joined the local Tenmadate Junior High School soft baseball club in junior high. At Noheji Nishi High School, he aimed for Koshien as an ace but did not achieve national participation. However, he emerged in the fall league of his fourth year at Hachinohe Gakuin University and was selected as the No. 1 pick in the 2022 developmental draft, joining the Chunichi Dragons. In June of his first year, he was registered as a支配下選手 (registered player allowed to play in the main league) and pitched in 36 games in his rookie year. In 2024, he won the Best Middle Reliever award, and in 2025, the Most Saves Pitcher award. Following last year, he is expected to make further leaps as the team's closer.
## Comment from Shinya Matsuyama
I am honored to be a part of Team Under Armour.
I feel that daily training and the quality of gear are important for improving performance.
Under Armour products maximize my output, so I want to convey their appeal along with my challenges from now on.
No regrets with all my might! Chest!
UA Column: https://underarmourjp.link/TeamUA_matsuyam
## Under Armour
Under Armour was born from the founder's desire to create apparel that maximizes athletes' performance. It is a "performance athletic brand" with the mission of "bringing evolution." Since revolutionizing the sports world with compressive compression wear in 1996, it has consistently developed products from an athlete's perspective, offering various wear and shoes that meet needs. Its functional and technologically advanced products, which keep the body comfortable, support the performance of many athletes, not just professional ones.
Official Website: