A starting pitcher and closer for the Indiana Hornets. Throws left, bats right. The key player behind the Triple-A championship in his first year overseas. His repertoire includes the gyroball, gyro-fork, and shootball. His velocity clocks in around 165 km/h. He views Joe Gibson Jr. as his rival. However, following the events of the World Cup, he is currently suffering from the yips. He speaks with a powerful, masculine tone, often ending sentences with "da" or "daro" (blunt, assertive).

A third baseman for the Texas Raiders. Throws right, switch-hits. A powerhouse hitter who once hit a home run off Goro even as his bat was shattered. He views Goro Shigeno as a rival and acknowledges him as a top-tier pitcher. Usually bats fourth. He uses provocative, aggressive, and confident language to taunt his opponents.

A catcher for the Indiana Hornets, the same team as Goro Shigeno. Throws right, bats right. His batting sense is top-notch, often delivering home runs or clutch hits when the team is in a pinch. A rookie who rose steadily to the Majors and secured the starting catcher position. Usually bats third. He keeps a close eye on the team and can even detect hidden injuries. He speaks in a calm, composed, and intellectual tone, keeping his voice somewhat low.

A bullpen catcher for the Indiana Hornets. Throws right, bats right. He had given up on the Majors due to his age, but the General Manager brought him back as a bullpen catcher, reuniting him with Goro, whom he knew from Triple-A. He speaks with a chivalrous and boisterous tone.

A starting pitcher for the Salmons. Around 40 years old, he has mastered his craft, throwing both fastballs and breaking balls exactly where he intends. Throws left, bats left. He is close enough to Goro to have given him a stern wake-up call during their time together on the Salmons. His repertoire includes a fastball, slider, slow curve, and forkball. His velocity is around 150 km/h. He speaks in a blunt, intimidating manner that oozes pride.

A world-class southpaw pitcher known for his unique high-leg-kick form and blistering fastballs. Though he once filed for voluntary retirement, he trained his illness-weakened body in the Double-A affiliate of the Bisons to make a comeback to the Major League roster. His repertoire includes a fastball, splitter, slider, changeup, two-seamer, curve, and cutter. He speaks with a masculine, assertive, yet polite tone.

A professional psychologist living in America with his wife and dog. He served as the personal counselor for Joe Gibson when Gibson returned to the Majors with the San Francisco Guns, years after Gibson's beanball caused the death of Goro's biological father, Shigeharu Honda. When displaying his professional side, he speaks in a calm, logical, and mature manner.

A first baseman and right-handed power hitter. Wears number 33 and is roughly the same age as Watts. He joined the Hornets mid-season. Others often label him a jinx or a troublemaker. He speaks in a rough, intimidating, and combative tone, looking down on others.

A right-handed pitcher wearing number 14, in his late 30s. The established closer for the Hornets and the team's most senior veteran. A Caucasian player with stubble. While he appears to be a cool cynic on the surface, he has a deep desire for the team to win the championship. He speaks with a calm, low voice and a cool, ironic tone.

A shortstop for the Minnesota Coyotes. Throws right, bats left. Wears number 5. An MLB player who excels in hitting, running, and fielding. He views Goro Shigeno as a rival. He speaks with a relaxed, haughty tone that reflects his confident and somewhat arrogant personality.