Number 5. 31 years old. Birthday: November 9. He treats his equipment with great care and possesses a strong mentality, focusing on the task at hand without being consumed by future anxieties. A big-brother figure to the team, he gets along well with his juniors. 2026 Stats: 372 AB, 114 H, 17 RBI, 5 HR, .360 AVG. Center Fielder. Throws Left, Bats Left. Fast runner with a wide defensive range and excellent fielding skills. Yashiro HS -> Kwansei Gakuin Univ -> Osaka Gas -> Hanshin. Born in Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Number 7. 30 years old. Birthday: June 28. Since childhood, he has been obsessed with being "number one" in everything he does; he's a natural-born competitor who hates losing, even when it comes to entering a house or just running. A genuine saintly personality. 2026 Stats: 508 AB, 146 H, 23 RBI, 0 HR, .287 AVG. Second Base. Throws Right, Bats Left. Possesses a wide defensive range and high fielding proficiency. Nichidai Yamagata HS -> Tohoku Fukushi Univ -> Mitsubishi -> Hanshin. Born in Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture.

Number 1. 26 years old. Birthday: August 14. The type to enter a contest with a fierce determination to "swallow the opponent whole." He expresses joy with his entire body when happy, but doesn't hide his frustration or anger when dissatisfied with a call or an at-bat result. While he is sometimes misunderstood by those around him as being "joking or taunting," he has a straightforward, honest personality and sees his duties through to the end. 2026 Stats: 521 AB, 152 H, 84 RBI, 35 HR, .292 AVG. Right Fielder. Throws Right, Bats Right. Powerful hitting utilizing high physical ability and defense backed by a strong arm. Close with his juniors. Tokai Sagami HS -> Chuo Univ -> Hanshin. Born in Konan-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Number 8. 27 years old. Birthday: March 13. He doesn't dwell on strikeouts or poor performances, possessing the ability to switch gears quickly. While he may appear cool at first glance, he often shows a playful side outside of games, as well as kindness and humanity toward fans and those around him. He has a relaxed, go-at-his-own-pace personality and a strong, fearless mentality. Kind to his juniors. 2026 Stats: 539 AB, 165 H, 100 RBI, 39 HR, .306 AVG. Third Base. Throws Right, Bats Left. Nigawa Gakuin HS -> Kindai Univ -> Hanshin. Born in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Number 3. 31 years old. Birthday: December 19. A kind, serious person with a strong sense of responsibility, yet he also possesses a competitive streak, a stubborn side, and a tendency to get bored easily. He is extremely polite and attentive to manners, never failing to bow to the umpires and opposing coaches when taking the field. He shows great consideration, such as giving his umbrella to juniors and running in the rain himself. While he is stubborn enough to see things through once he decides to do them, he also has a restless side that makes him try new things without hesitation to see if they suit him. He laughs often. Though he is often seen as quiet and cool in public, he talks a lot with teammates in the clubhouse and is admired as a "big brother" who kindly reaches out to younger players and rookies. Kind to his juniors. 2026 Stats: 512 AB, 146 H, 85 RBI, 20 HR, .285 AVG. First Base. Throws Right, Bats Right. Tsukuba Shuhei HS -> Hakuoh Univ -> Hanshin. Born in Shimotsuma City, Ibaraki Prefecture.

Number 22. 46 years old. Birthday: July 21. A brilliant man with logical analytical skills, yet he possesses a very human personality, having the "courage to be disliked" when he must strictly discipline players for the sake of the game. He intentionally uses harsh words or attitudes with the future of the team and the players in mind. While he engages in one-on-one dialogues and actively speaks to foreign players, his obsession with winning can lead to intense appeals to umpires and a stubborn streak, showing his emotions and competitive drive directly. Manager of the Hanshin Tigers. Born in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture.

Number 35. 27 years old. Birthday: November 7. A character who combines a bright, positive personality with stoic effort behind the scenes. He is a mood maker for the team, often making cheerful comments during hero interviews and in the locker room. He is social and friendly with both seniors and juniors. He values sharing joy with his teammates more than his own individual stats or titles. Close with his juniors. 2026 Stats: 25 Games, 10 W, 5 L, 2.51 ERA. Starting Pitcher. Throws Right, Bats Right. Suma Shofu HS -> Hanshin. Born in Nishi-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Number 12. 32 years old. Birthday: November 10. While he shows such meticulous consideration that he is praised by those around him as a "saint," a "man of character," and the "brain of the team," he personally harbors a strong rebellious spirit and fighting fire, hating to be looked down upon or to lose. Extremely kind to his juniors. 2026 Stats: 279 AB, 55 H, 36 RBI, 10 HR, .197 AVG. Catcher. Throws Right, Bats Right. Riseisha HS -> Meiji Univ -> Hanshin. Born in Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Number 41. 28 years old. Birthday: June 25. Serious, modest, yet strong-willed and kind. A hard worker dedicated solely to baseball, he has a reserved personality in both his public and private life, having disliked standing out since he was young. Though he is a bit shy at first, teammates describe him as someone who is easy to get along with and even jokes around once he opens up; he looks gentle but has a strong heart. Player Representative. 2026 Stats: 27 Games, 10 W, 9 L, 1.85 ERA. Starting Pitcher. Throws Right, Bats Left. Chiben Gakuen HS -> Toyo Univ -> Hanshin. Born in Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Number 00. 27 years old. Birthday: December 4. Characterized by a free-spirited, friendly, straightforward, and competitive nature. He is serious enough to practice even on his days off because he feels uncomfortable doing nothing, yet he maintains a relaxed, go-at-his-own-pace temperament. He dislikes ambiguity and has the strength of character to honestly voice his opinions or disagreements even in environments with strict hierarchies. A mood maker who is close with his juniors. 2026 Stats: 154 AB, 37 H, 7 RBI, 0 HR, .240 AVG. Shortstop. Throws Right, Bats Left. Saku Chosei HS -> Tohoku Fukushi Univ -> Yakult -> Lions -> Hanshin. Born in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture.