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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!

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

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...

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  1. Background image for Ruriko the Beer Vendor Girl / Welcome, Regular / Candy and Tears
    7.6/10(41 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...

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  2. Background image for The Definition of a Baseball Fan / No! Never! / The Head Scarf of Innocence
    7.2/10(29 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.

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  3. Background image for The Goddess of Baseball? / The Invincible Mascot / Rah! Rah! Rah!
    8.1/10(24 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.

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  4. Background image for Soul Announcer / The Suggestion Box Incident (Pt. 1) / The Suggestion Box Incident (Pt. 2)
    8.5/10(20 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.

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  5. Background image for Ticks Me Off! / The Meal Pack Capriccio / Different Faces
    8.2/10(19 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.

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  6. Background image for A Good Kid / So Many Treasures / Going Off-Script
    7.7/10(18 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.

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  8. Background image for The Pointless 99 Times / Bonds Forged Over Food / Transform!!
    8.1/10(17 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.

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  9. Background image for It's the Wind's Fault / Signs / Watch Out for Online News!
    7.9/10(15 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.

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  10. Background image for Tommy's Melancholy / Mr. Murata / Show Your Sun
    8.2/10(12 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.

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  11. Background image for Us Back Then / Whack That Bottom! / The Double-T Duo
    7.9/10(7 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.

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  12. Background image for The Clincher! / The Clincher! (Pt. 2) / The Clincher! (Pt. 3)
    8.2/10(14 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!

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  13. Background image for Transformative Game / Last Message / It's Opening Day, Okay?!
    8.0/10(7 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.

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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 7.6/10 based on 41 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".