The Toyota Red Terriers (トヨタレッドテリアーズ, Toyota Reddo Teriāzu) are a Japanese women's softball team based in Toyota, Aichi. The Red Terriers compete in the Japan Diamond Softball League (JD.League) as a member of the league's West Division.[1]
| Toyota Red Terriers | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| League | JD.League (West Division) |
| Location | Toyota, Aichi, Japan |
| Founded | 1948 |
| League championships | 10 (1969-A[a], 1970, 1974, 1984, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018) |
| Colors | |
| Ownership | Toyota |
| Coach | Sachiko Baba |
| Website | Official website |
History edit
The Red Terriers were founded in 1948, as Toyota softball team.[2]
The Japan Diamond Softball League (JD.League) was founded in 2022, and the Red Terriers became part of the new league as a member of the West Division.[3]
Roster edit
- As of April 2022[4]
| Position | No. | Name | Age | Height | Bats | Throws | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Players | |||||||
| Pitchers | 14 |  Monica Abbott |
age 38 | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | Left | Left | Competed in Olympics 2008 and 2020 |
| 18 |  Miu Goto |
age 23 | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | Left | Left | Competed in Olympics 2020 | |
| 19 | Mei Matoba |
age 20 | 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 27 | Sayuki Ishido |
age 20 | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 39 | Sakura Miwa |
age 25 | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | Right | Right | ||
| Catchers | 2 | Nanako Fujiie |
age 26 | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) | Right | Right | |
| 20 | Yume Kiriishi |
age 24 | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 25 | Yuzuki Yamada |
age 24 | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Left | Right | ||
| Infielders | 1 | Kyoko Ishikawa |
age 27 | 158 cm (5 ft 2 in) | Left | Right | |
| 3 | Eri Shimoyama |
age 25 | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 6 | Misaki Takahashi |
age 23 | 164 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 8 | Moa Sawada |
age 24 | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 10 | Yuki Kamata (c) |
age 28 | 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 13 | Miku Goto |
age 20 | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 16 | Nana Iha |
age 24 | 158 cm (5 ft 2 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 24 | Shiori Kameda |
age 25 | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) | Left | Right | ||
| Outfielders | 7 | Haruka Hasebe |
age 26 | 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) | Left | Right | |
| 11 | Erika Ishino |
age 27 | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 17 | Mana Morioka |
age 21 | 164 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 21 | Akane Ariyoshi |
age 27 | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 48 | Bubba Nickles |
age 26 | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) | Right | Right | Competed in Olympics 2020 | |
| Coaches | |||||||
| Manager | 30 | Sachiko Baba |
age 48 | – | – | – | |
| Coaches | 31 | Haruna Sakamoto |
age 37 | – | – | – | |
| 32 | Asako Mabuchi |
age 38 | – | – | – | ||
| – | Natasha Watley |
age 42 | – | – | – | ||
| – | Haruki Koiwa |
age 31 | – | – | – | ||
Notes edit
- ^ In 1968, 1969 and 1971 seasons, the spring (S) and autumn (A) tournament were held.
References edit
- ^ Profile JD.League
- ^ Toyota leadoffman.info
- ^ Softball: Rebranded 16-team Japan Diamond League to open season on 28 March WBSC
- ^ Players & Staff Official website