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The Best Episodes of Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1

Every episode of Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1!

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To escape his tiring job, weary Murata finds escape at a nearby baseball stadium. While the games are thrilling, it’s Ruriko, the gyaru as cold as the beer she serves but secretly a sweetheart, who

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1 Episode 1 - Ruriko the Beer Vendor Girl / Welcome, Regular / Candy and Tears
    7.8/10(52 votes)

    #1 - Ruriko the Beer Vendor Girl / Welcome, Regular / Candy and Tears

    S1:E1

    Wage slave Murata comes to the ballpark to relax, until a new beer vendor girl catches his eye...

    Director:Junichi Kitamura
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  2. Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1 Episode 2 - The Definition of a Baseball Fan / No! Never! / The Head Scarf of Innocence
    7.4/10(39 votes)

    #2 - The Definition of a Baseball Fan / No! Never! / The Head Scarf of Innocence

    S1:E2

    A mysterious woman visits the ballpark, Ruriko tries to max her following, and a meal vendor laments her fate.

    Director:Takeyuki Sadohara
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  3. Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1 Episode 3 - The Goddess of Baseball? / The Invincible Mascot / Rah! Rah! Rah!
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #3 - The Goddess of Baseball? / The Invincible Mascot / Rah! Rah! Rah!

    S1:E3

    A foreign player seeks motivation, a mascot helps the other staff, and Ruriko and Murata encourage each other.

    Director:Hideki Tonokatsu
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  4. Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1 Episode 4 - Soul Announcer / The Suggestion Box Incident (Pt. 1) / The Suggestion Box Incident (Pt. 2)
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Soul Announcer / The Suggestion Box Incident (Pt. 1) / The Suggestion Box Incident (Pt. 2)

    S1:E4

    Nagisa the announcer struggles with her usual bit, and Detective Ruriko tries to crack a case.

    Director:Yoshitaka Koyama
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  5. Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1 Episode 5 - Ticks Me Off! / The Meal Pack Capriccio / Different Faces
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #5 - Ticks Me Off! / The Meal Pack Capriccio / Different Faces

    S1:E5

    Ruriko's jealousy is sparked, Yuki meets a rival in the concourse, and a rain delay threatens a MotorSuns win.

    Director:Akira Shimizu
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  6. Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1 Episode 6 - A Good Kid / So Many Treasures / Going Off-Script
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #6 - A Good Kid / So Many Treasures / Going Off-Script

    S1:E6

    Sara deals with unexpected customers, the vendors clean out the back room, and an all-star game goes wild.

    Director:Taiki Nishimura
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  7. Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1 Episode 7 - The Pointless 99 Times / Bonds Forged Over Food / Transform!!
    8.2/10(27 votes)

    #7 - The Pointless 99 Times / Bonds Forged Over Food / Transform!!

    S1:E7

    Ruriko gets inspired, Ichinomiya struggles with inferiority, and a new spread appears in Weekly Baseball.

    Director:Masayuki Iimura
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  8. Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1 Episode 8 - It's the Wind's Fault / Signs / Watch Out for Online News!
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #8 - It's the Wind's Fault / Signs / Watch Out for Online News!

    S1:E8

    There's a windy day at the park, Ruriko attends a game on her off day, and a tabloid reporter shadows Aona.

    Director:Takeyuki Sadohara
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  9. Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1 Episode 9 - Tommy's Melancholy / Mr. Murata / Show Your Sun
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    #9 - Tommy's Melancholy / Mr. Murata / Show Your Sun

    S1:E9

    Ruriko meets a baseball dog, Murata's wallet goes missing, and the team pumps themselves up for the playoffs.

    Director:Hideki Tonokatsu
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  10. Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1 Episode 10 - Us Back Then / Whack That Bottom! / The Double-T Duo
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Us Back Then / Whack That Bottom! / The Double-T Duo

    S1:E10

    Kohinata meets a former co-worker who is now dedicated to acting.

    Director:Junichi Kitamura
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  11. Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1 Episode 11 - The Clincher! / The Clincher! (Pt. 2) / The Clincher! (Pt. 3)
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    #11 - The Clincher! / The Clincher! (Pt. 2) / The Clincher! (Pt. 3)

    S1:E11

    Ballpark regulars and new fans come together to cheer on the MotorSuns in their playoff clincher game!

    Director:Takaaki Ishiyama
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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  12. Catch Me at the Ballpark! Season 1 Episode 12 - Transformative Game / Last Message / It's Opening Day, Okay?!
    8.5/10(29 votes)

    #12 - Transformative Game / Last Message / It's Opening Day, Okay?!

    S1:E12

    The MotorSuns and their fans bid farewell to the season with high hopes for the next year.

    Director:Yoshitaka Koyama
    Writer:Shigeru Murakoshi

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Ruriko the Beer Vendor Girl / Welcome, Regular / Candy and Tears" is the best rated episode of "Catch Me at the Ballpark!" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 52 votes. Directed by Junichi Kitamura and written by Shigeru Murakoshi, it aired on 4/2/2025. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "The Definition of a Baseball Fan / No! Never! / The Head Scarf of Innocence".