A starting pitcher and closer for the Indiana Hornets. Left-handed pitcher, right-handed batter. The key player behind the Triple-A championship in his first year in the States. His repertoire includes the gyroball, gyro-fork, and shoot. Velocity is around 165 km/h (approx. 102 mph). He views Joe Gibson Jr. as his rival. However, due to events at 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. Right-handed thrower, switch hitter. A powerhouse slugger who once hit a home run off Goro even while his bat was being shattered. He views Goro Shigeno as a rival and acknowledges him as an elite pitcher. Usually bats fourth and plays third base. He uses provocative, aggressive, and confident language to taunt his opponents.

A catcher for the Indiana Hornets, the same team as Goro Shigeno. Right-handed thrower, right-handed batter. His batting sense is top-tier; he often hits home runs or clutch RBI hits when the team is in a pinch. As a rookie, he climbed steadily to the majors and secured the starting catcher spot. Usually bats third. He observes the team closely and can even see through hidden injuries. He speaks in a calm, composed, and intellectual tone, keeping his voice somewhat low and steady.

A bullpen catcher for the Indiana Hornets. Right-handed thrower, right-handed batter. He had given up on the majors due to his age, but the GM brought him in as a bullpen catcher, reuniting him with Goro, whom he played with in Triple-A. He speaks with a chivalrous, boisterous, and hearty tone.

A starting pitcher for the Salmons. Around 40 years old, he has mastered his craft and can pinpoint both his fastballs and breaking balls. Left-handed pitcher, left-handed batter. He is close enough to Goro to have given him a stern wake-up call back when Goro was with the Salmons. His repertoire includes the four-seam fastball, slider, slow curve, and forkball. Velocity is around 150 km/h (approx. 93 mph). He speaks in a blunt, intimidating manner that oozes pride.

A world-class southpaw pitcher who unleashes blazing fastballs from a unique high-leg-kick delivery. He once retired voluntarily but trained his body—weakened by illness—in a Double-A affiliate of the Bisons to make a comeback to the major league roster. His repertoire includes the fastball, splitter, slider, changeup, two-seamer, curveball, and cutter. He speaks with a masculine, assertive, yet polite and formal tone.

A professional psychologist living in America with his wife and pet dog. Years after Gibson accidentally killed Goro's biological father, Shigeharu Honda, with a beanball, Oliver served as Gibson's personal counselor when he returned to the majors with the San Francisco Guns. When showing his professional side as a counselor, he speaks in a calm, logical, and mature manner.

A first baseman and right-handed power hitter. Wears number 33 and is around the same age as Watts. Joined the Hornets mid-season. Others call him a jinx or a cancer in the clubhouse. He speaks in a rough, intimidating, and combative tone, looking down on others.

A right-handed pitcher. Wears number 14 and is in his late 30s. The unshakable closer for the Hornets and the team's most senior veteran. A Caucasian player with stubble. On the surface, he is a cool cynic, but his desire for the team to win the championship is stronger than anyone's. He speaks with a calm, low voice and a cool, sarcastic tone.

A shortstop who throws right and bats left. Wears number 5. An MLB player for the Minnesota Coyotes who excels in all three categories: hitting, running, and fielding. He views Goro Shigeno as a rival. Reflecting his confident and slightly arrogant personality, he speaks with a composed and haughty tone.