Haruki Nishikawa

Haruki Nishikawa is one of the premier speedsters in the league, currently playing for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. He is an alumnus of Chiben Wakayama High School.

Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani is a world-class professional baseball player currently starring for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB). Key features and achievements: Historic "Two-Way Player": He established a style once thought impossible in modern baseball, achieving top-tier results as both a pitcher and a hitter. Unprecedented Awards: He was the first Japanese player to win two MLB Season MVPs, along with numerous honors such as Rookie of the Year and the Silver Slugger Award.

Sho Nakata

Sho Nakata is a representative Japanese power hitter who was active at the forefront of professional baseball for many years. He retired from active play after the 2025 season and has now begun a new career as a baseball commentator. Key features and achievements: "Heisei Monster" and RBI King: He drew attention as a monster since his days at Osaka Toin High School and went on to win the RBI title three times after turning pro. Known for his clutch hitting and overwhelming distance, he was affectionately called "The Boss." Prestigious Clubs: He played for three clubs, starting with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, followed by the Yomiuri Giants and the Chunichi Dragons. He established a brilliant legacy with 309 career home runs and over 1,000 RBIs.

Kohei Arihara

Kohei Arihara is a right-handed ace representing the league, currently with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. In the 2026 season, after exercising his FA rights from SoftBank (while considering another challenge in the US Majors), he made headlines by making a shock return to his old home, Nippon-Ham, after six years.

Hideki Kuriyama

Hideki Kuriyama served as the manager of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters for ten years, from 2012 to 2021.

Shota Ohno

Shota Ohno is a former professional baseball catcher who excelled with a strong arm and solid defense. He joined the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters as the 1st draft pick in 2008. In 2015, he won the Best Battery Award with Shohei Ohtani, and in 2016, he won the Golden Glove Award, contributing to the team's Japan Series victory. He was also selected for the Japan National Team (Samurai Japan) for the 2017 WBC. He moved to the Chunichi Dragons via domestic FA rights after the 2017 season. He ended his 15-year playing career at the end of the 2023 season and has been serving as the battery coach for Chunichi since 2024, mentoring the next generation.