Central Leagueセントラル・リーグ

The Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) Central League is one of the two leagues that make up the highest level of professional baseball in Japan. The other league is the Pacific League. The Central League was founded in 1950 and is comprised of six teams based in the central region of Japan.

The Central League teams play against each other in a 144-game regular season schedule, which typically runs from late March to early October. At the end of the regular season, the top teams advance to the playoff rounds, with the winner being crowned as the NPB Central League champion.

The NPB Central League is known for its strong and competitive teams, with a history of successful franchises and talented players. Some of the most famous Japanese players to have played in the Central League include Hideki Matsui, Tomoaki Kanemoto, and Tatsunori Hara.

Here is a list of the current teams in the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) Central League, along with their hometowns and home stadiums:

1. Hiroshima Toyo Carp - Hiroshima, Japan - Mazda Stadium
2. Yakult Swallows - Tokyo, Japan - Jingu Stadium
3. Yomiuri Giants - Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo Dome
4. Chunichi Dragons - Nagoya, Japan - Nagoya Dome
5. Hanshin Tigers - Osaka, Japan - Koshien Stadium
6. Yokohama DeNA BayStars - Yokohama, Japan - Yokohama Stadium