Kosuke Tanaka

Full participation: Played every single inning of every game for three years as the leadoff hitter and shortstop. Exceptional on-base ability: In 2017, he won two titles: highest on-base percentage (.398) and stolen base leader (35). Core of Tana-Kiku-Maru: The ultimate table-setter who connected to Kikuchi, Maru, and Seiya Suzuki with his high on-base rate.

Ryosuke Kikuchi

Otherworldly "Ninja" defense: Won the Golden Glove Award three years in a row. In 2016, he set the NPB all-time record with 535 assists in a single season. Aggressive number two hitter: Led the league with 181 hits in 2016. The strongest number two who could not only advance runners and bunt but also hit for extra bases.

Yoshihiro Maru

Overwhelming batting power: Won back-to-back Central League MVPs in 2017 and 2018. Incredible eye at the plate: Hit 39 home runs in 2018, the year the "Maru Pose" was born. His 130 walks rank 4th all-time. Ironclad center fielder: Won the Golden Glove and Best Nine awards for three consecutive years.

Takahiro Arai

2016 (V7) - Miracle MVP: As the cleanup hitter and first baseman, he recorded a .300 batting average, 19 home runs, and 101 RBIs. He reached the milestones of 2,000 career hits and 3,000 career total bases, earning the League MVP. 2017 (V8) - Reliable pinch-hitting ace: As younger players rose, he contributed as a pinch-hitting specialist and first baseman in clutch situations. He kept team morale high by shouting encouragement from the bench. 2018 (V9) - Tearful retirement and three-peat: Announced his retirement during the season. On September 26th, the team achieved its first-ever three-peat at Mazda Stadium, and his number 25 jersey was tossed into the air along with Manager Ogata.

Daichi Ohsera

Daichi Ohsera won 15 games in 2018, the final year of the three-peat, awakening as the team's ace by winning two titles: most wins and highest winning percentage.