Iyo Bank Vertz
| Iyo Bank Vertz | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| League | JD.League (West Division) |
| Location | Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Colors | |
| Ownership | Iyo Bank |
| Coach | Risa Akimoto |
| Website | Official website |
The Iyo Bank Vertz (伊予銀行ヴェールズ, Iyo Ginkō Vēruzu) are a Japanese women's softball team based in Matsuyama, Ehime. The Vertz compete in the Japan Diamond Softball League (JD.League) as a member of the league's West Division.[1]
History
The Vertz were founded in 1985, as Iyo Bank softball team.[2]
The Japan Diamond Softball League (JD.League) was founded in 2022, and the Vertz became part of the new league as a member of the West Division.[3]
Roster
- As of April 2022[4]
| Position | No. | Name | Age | Height | Bats | Throws | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Players | |||||||
| Pitchers | 5 | Nana Shoji | age 29 | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) | Right | Right | |
| 14 | Koharu Sunaga | age 21 | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) | Left | Left | ||
| 18 | Minori Kuroki | age 27 | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Right | Right | ||
| Catchers | 12 | Hiromi Yasukawa | age 27 | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) | Left | Right | |
| 27 | Marin Hiromitsu | age 25 | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) | Right | Right | ||
| Infielders | 1 | Mizuki Iida | age 29 | 155 cm (5 ft 1 in) | Left | Right | |
| 3 | Mizuki Inoue | age 25 | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Left | Left | ||
| 4 | Ayana Asaishi | age 31 | 158 cm (5 ft 2 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 10 | Hazuki Kai (c) | age 29 | 158 cm (5 ft 2 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 20 | Akiko Yoshikane | age 23 | 151 cm (4 ft 11 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 25 | Ami Takikawa | age 21 | 156 cm (5 ft 1 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 26 | Lisa Maulden | age 32 | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 29 | Minami Tsujii | age 26 | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) | Right | Right | ||
| Outfielders | 7 | Sayaka Matsuse | age 28 | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) | Left | Right | |
| 9 | Kiho Homma | age 29 | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Right | Right | ||
| 11 | Yuka Iuchi | age 27 | 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 15 | Kaede Tsubouchi | age 21 | 161 cm (5 ft 3 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 17 | Risa Okazaki | age 26 | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | Left | Right | ||
| 28 | Mana Kawaguchi | age 26 | 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) | Left | Right | ||
| Coaches | |||||||
| Manager | 30 | Risa Akimoto | age 43 | – | – | – | |
| Coaches | 31 | Terumi Yano | age 40 | – | – | – | |
References
- ^ Profile JD.League
- ^ Iyo Bank leadoffman.info
- ^ Softball: Rebranded 16-team Japan Diamond League to open season on 28 March WBSC
- ^ Players & Staff Official website