| Takagi Kitakyushu Water Wave | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| League | JD.League (West Division) |
| Location | Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan |
| Founded | 2017; 8 years ago (2017) (1969 as Toshiba Kitakyushu) |
| Colors | |
| Ownership | Takagi |
| Coach | Miho Raijo |
| Website | Official website |
The Takagi Kitakyushu Water Wave (タカギ北九州ウォーターウェーブ, Takagi Kitakyūshū Wōtā Wēbu) are a Japanese women's softball team based in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka. The Water Wave compete in the Japan Diamond Softball League (JD.League) as a member of the league's West Division.
History
The Water Wave were founded in 1969, as Toshiba Kitakyushu (a factory of Toshiba) softball team. The team was transferred to Takagi in 2017.
The Japan Diamond Softball League (JD.League) was founded in 2022, and the Water Wave became part of the new league as a member of the West Division.
Roster
- As of April 2022
| Position | No. | Name | Age | Height | Bats | Throws | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Players | |||||||
| Pitchers | 11 |  Saki Kobayashi |
age 29 | 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) | Right | Right | |
| 14 | Nanami Yoshizaki |
age 28 | 152 cm (4 ft 12 in) | Left | Left | ||
| 16 | Mua Kanada |
age 21 | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 18 | Saki Uemura |
age 25 | 161 cm (5 ft 3 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 27 | Ayane Shikano |
age 22 | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) | Left | Left | ||
| Catchers | 10 | Hinano Otozu (c) |
age 27 | 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) | Left | Right | |
| 21 | Ayumi Yamaguchi |
age 25 | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Right | Right | ||
| Infielders | 3 | Yuka Yamane |
age 24 | 155 cm (5 ft 1 in) | Left | Right | |
| 7 | Mayu Hosomi |
age 28 | 154 cm (5 ft 1 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 15 | Sayaka Doi |
age 25 | 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) | Left | Left | ||
| 19 | Masaki Kanehira |
age 28 | 164 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 23 | Mana Hosono |
age 22 | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Switch | Right | ||
| Outfielders | 1 | Haru Okazaki |
age 24 | 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Left | Right | |
| 2 | Nami Higuchi |
age 30 | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 4 | Kaho Sato |
age 28 | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) | Left | Left | ||
| 6 | Kanami Naruse |
age 21 | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 22 | Misa Fukumoto |
age 28 | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 37 | Mao Watanabe |
age 28 | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Right | Right | ||
| Coaches | |||||||
| Manager | 30 | Miho Raijo |
age 46 | – | – | – | |
| Coaches | – | Yasunori Watanabe |
age 51 | – | – | – | |
References
- Profile JD.League
- ^ Team History Official website
- Softball: Rebranded 16-team Japan Diamond League to open season on 28 March WBSC
- Players & Staff Official website
External links
- Official website
- Takagi Kitakyushu Water Wave - JD.League
- Takagi Kitakyushu Water Wave on Facebook
- Takagi Kitakyushu Water Wave on Instagram
| Japan Diamond Softball League | |
|---|---|
| East Division | |
| West Division | |