The SGH Galaxy Stars (SGホールディングスギャラクシースターズ, Esu-Jī Hōrudingusu Gyarakushī Sutāzu) are a Japanese women's softball team based in Kyoto, Kyoto. The Galaxy Stars compete in the Japan Diamond Softball League (JD.League) as a member of the league's West Division.[1]
| SGH Galaxy Stars | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Information | |
| League | JD.League (West Division) |
| Location | Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan |
| Founded | 2005 (1986 as Miki House) |
| Colors | |
| Ownership | SG Holdings |
| Coach | Ai Kato |
| Website | Official website |
History
editThe Galaxy Stars were founded in 1986, as Miki House softball team.[2] The team was transferred to Sagawa (current SG Holdings) in 2005.[3]
The Japan Diamond Softball League (JD.League) was founded in 2022, and the Galaxy Stars became part of the new league as a member of the West Division.[4]
Roster
edit- As of April 2022[5]
| Position | No. | Name | Age | Height | Bats | Throws | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Players | |||||||
| Pitchers | 11 |  Akane Namiki |
age 28 | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) | Right | Right | |
| 15 | Moe Niwa |
age 26 | 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) | Left | Left | ||
| 18 | Chisora Mihara |
age 25 | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 21 | Nanami Sugawara |
age 21 | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 29 |  Kaia Parnaby |
age 34 | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Left | Left | Competed in Olympics 2020 | |
| 81 |  Greta Cecchetti |
age 35 | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | Right | Right | Competed in Olympics 2020 | |
| Catchers | 8 | Mayu Fujihara |
age 25 | 159 cm (5 ft 3 in) | Left | Right | |
| 9 | Risa Soma |
age 27 | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 20 | Marina Yamashina |
age 34 | 161 cm (5 ft 3 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 34 | Erika Piancastelli |
age 28 | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | Right | Right | Competed in Olympics 2020 | |
| Infielders | 1 | Mako Takahashi |
age 26 | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) | Left | Right | |
| 2 | Akari Yamamoto |
age 23 | 156 cm (5 ft 1 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 4 | Yuka Okuni |
age 25 | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 7 | Yuki Yanase |
age 34 | 159 cm (5 ft 3 in) | Right | Right | Player-coach | |
| 10 | Mahiro Takahashi (c) |
age 24 | 159 cm (5 ft 3 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 16 | Stacey Porter |
age 42 | 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) | Right | Right | Competed in Olympics 2004, 2008 and 2020 | |
| 17 | Ayami Konishi |
age 24 | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 19 | Haruka Matsui |
age 29 | 155 cm (5 ft 1 in) | Right | Right | ||
| Outfielders | 5 | Saki Kogure |
age 25 | 159 cm (5 ft 3 in) | Right | Right | |
| 25 | Hikari Nakamura |
age 29 | 156 cm (5 ft 1 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 27 | Yuri Tobaru |
age 26 | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Right | Right | ||
| Coaches | |||||||
| Manager | 30 | Ai Kato |
age 41 | – | – | – | |
| Coaches | 7 | Yuki Yanase |
age 34 | – | – | – | Player-coach |
References
edit- ^ Profile JD.League
- ^ Miki House leadoffman.info
- ^ SG Holdings leadoffman.info
- ^ Softball: Rebranded 16-team Japan Diamond League to open season on 28 March WBSC
- ^ Members Official website