SGH Galaxy Stars

SGH Galaxy Stars
Information
LeagueJD.League (West Division)
LocationKyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Founded2005; 19 years ago (2005)
(1986 as Miki House)
Colors   
OwnershipSG Holdings
CoachAi Kato
WebsiteOfficial website

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]

History

The 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

As of April 2022[5]
Position No. Name Age Height Bats Throws Notes
Players
Pitchers 11 Japan Akane Namiki age 28 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) Right Right
15 Japan Moe Niwa age 27 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) Left Left
18 Japan Chisora Mihara age 25 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) Right Right
21 Japan Nanami Sugawara age 21 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) Right Right
29 Australia Kaia Parnaby age 34 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) Left Left Competed in Olympics 2020
81 Italy Greta Cecchetti age 35 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) Right Right Competed in Olympics 2020
Catchers 8 Japan Mayu Fujihara age 25 159 cm (5 ft 3 in) Left Right
9 Japan Risa Soma age 28 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) Right Right
20 Japan Marina Yamashina age 34 161 cm (5 ft 3 in) Right Right
34 Italy Erika Piancastelli age 28 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) Right Right Competed in Olympics 2020
Infielders 1 Japan Mako Takahashi age 27 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) Left Right
2 Japan Akari Yamamoto age 23 156 cm (5 ft 1 in) Left Right
4 Japan Yuka Okuni age 25 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) Right Right
7 Japan Yuki Yanase age 35 159 cm (5 ft 3 in) Right Right Player-coach
10 Japan Mahiro Takahashi (c) age 24 159 cm (5 ft 3 in) Right Right
16 Australia Stacey Porter age 42 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) Right Right Competed in Olympics 2004, 2008 and 2020
17 Japan Ayami Konishi age 25 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) Left Right
19 Japan Haruka Matsui age 29 155 cm (5 ft 1 in) Right Right
Outfielders 5 Japan Saki Kogure age 25 159 cm (5 ft 3 in) Right Right
25 Japan Hikari Nakamura age 29 156 cm (5 ft 1 in) Left Right
27 Japan Yuri Tobaru age 27 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) Right Right
Coaches
Manager 30 Japan Ai Kato age 41 – – –
Coaches 7 Japan Yuki Yanase age 35 – – – Player-coach

References

  1. ^ Profile JD.League
  2. ^ Miki House leadoffman.info
  3. ^ SG Holdings leadoffman.info
  4. ^ Softball: Rebranded 16-team Japan Diamond League to open season on 28 March WBSC
  5. ^ Members Official website