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The THBA is divided into two seasons, spring and summer. The Spring season begins the second week of March, and contains 10 weeks of {{wp|regular season}} play. These games include 6 {{wp|inter-prefecture}} games as well as 4 non-prefecture games for a total of 10 games. The teams with the two best {{wp|records}} are then admitted into the [[Spring National Tournament]]. A similar process goes into the summer league which begins the first week of August, and lasts 16 weeks. The top 2 teams are admitted into the [[Summer National Tournament]]. While both tournaments are large events, the summer tournament takes place in a professional stadium and is {{wp|nationally televised}} and is often considered the major tournament. Teams admitted into the tournament are giving a {{wp|ranking}} in the nation which determines their {{wp|seeding}} in the tournament. Highly seeded teams may sometimes earn a {{wp|bye}} for the first round of the tournament, depending on the format. | The THBA is divided into two seasons, spring and summer. The Spring season begins the second week of March, and contains 10 weeks of {{wp|regular season}} play. These games include 6 {{wp|inter-prefecture}} games as well as 4 non-prefecture games for a total of 10 games. The teams with the two best {{wp|records}} are then admitted into the [[Spring National Tournament]]. A similar process goes into the summer league which begins the first week of August, and lasts 16 weeks. The top 2 teams are admitted into the [[Summer National Tournament]]. While both tournaments are large events, the summer tournament takes place in a professional stadium and is {{wp|nationally televised}} and is often considered the major tournament. Teams admitted into the tournament are giving a {{wp|ranking}} in the nation which determines their {{wp|seeding}} in the tournament. Highly seeded teams may sometimes earn a {{wp|bye}} for the first round of the tournament, depending on the format. | ||
The Spring Tournament is seen as a pre-season event where the summer season and Summer Tournament is considered to be the {{wp|national championship}}. The Summer Tournament is featured in TBL stadiums across the country and are {{wp|nationally televised}} throughout the nation. The Summer Tournament, also known as nationals, is one of the most watched sporting events throughout the country of Toujin, and is a national event.{{wp|Denial of participation}}, however, can be given to teams who violate THBA guidelines. This includes substance abuse, physically enhancing drugs, breaking rules regarding age and play restriction as well as scholarship misconduct. While rare, there have been a number of cases in which schools are banned from the THBA and must re-enter the {{wp|qualification tournament}} at a later date. Teams who violate THBA guidelines are also to forfeit any trophies or championships they won during their period of misconduct, and are reprimanded appropriately. | |||
==Members of the THBA== | ==Members of the THBA== | ||
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| Sport | Baseball |
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| Founded | 1986 |
| Commissioner | Masaki Satou |
| Divisions | 22 Prefectural Divisions |
| No. of teams | 124 |
| Country | Toujin Republic |
| Most recent champion(s) | Yakamatsu High (2019) |
| Most titles | Sendai Tech (17) |
| Qualification | Toujin Regional Qualifiers (2019-2020) |
The Toujin Highschool Baseball Association (THBA) was founded in 1986, and is the primary organizer for inter-high baseball competitions. The association itself hosts two nation-wide tournaments known as ''Spring Nationals'' and ''Summer Nationals'' both taking place in their respective seasons. In addition to the nation-wide tournaments, the association sets up inter-prefecture play between local highschools as well as qualifier tournaments throughout the year. At its founding the THBA had 12 teams, all coming from the Tarabashi territory. However, the association has expanded its reach throughout the Toujin Republic and has expanded its league to 124 baseball programs from all 22 prefectures.
The THBA is considered the most competitive and exciting highschool level sporting event, and often attracts foreign visitors from neighboring countries to watch the matches. During the spring and summer national tournaments, the association is hosted by professional baseball teams from the Toujin Baseball League (TBL), giving the spring and summer tournaments an extremely large venue for a highschool sporting event.
Similar to collegiate leagues and professional leagues, the highschool baseball played during the spring and summer tournaments are often broadcasted on national television. Star players in these tournaments often receive scholarships to colleges, and in some rare cases even offers at the professional level. The rigor and competitiveness of the THBA has attracted scouts from around the world to recruit young talent from these highschool baseball programs.
While prohibited to grant scholarships to students in the highschool system based off athletic prowess, many schools offer benefits to their athletes such as on-site housing and connections to future prestigious universities. Notable highschools within the THBA are often from the Tarabashi Territory, where the league was initially founded. Powerhouse schools such as Yakamatsu High and Sendai Technical have long histories within the THBA, and extremely strong baseball programs.
THBA Format
The THBA is divided into two seasons, spring and summer. The Spring season begins the second week of March, and contains 10 weeks of regular season play. These games include 6 inter-prefecture games as well as 4 non-prefecture games for a total of 10 games. The teams with the two best records are then admitted into the Spring National Tournament. A similar process goes into the summer league which begins the first week of August, and lasts 16 weeks. The top 2 teams are admitted into the Summer National Tournament. While both tournaments are large events, the summer tournament takes place in a professional stadium and is nationally televised and is often considered the major tournament. Teams admitted into the tournament are giving a ranking in the nation which determines their seeding in the tournament. Highly seeded teams may sometimes earn a bye for the first round of the tournament, depending on the format.
The Spring Tournament is seen as a pre-season event where the summer season and Summer Tournament is considered to be the national championship. The Summer Tournament is featured in TBL stadiums across the country and are nationally televised throughout the nation. The Summer Tournament, also known as nationals, is one of the most watched sporting events throughout the country of Toujin, and is a national event.Denial of participation, however, can be given to teams who violate THBA guidelines. This includes substance abuse, physically enhancing drugs, breaking rules regarding age and play restriction as well as scholarship misconduct. While rare, there have been a number of cases in which schools are banned from the THBA and must re-enter the qualification tournament at a later date. Teams who violate THBA guidelines are also to forfeit any trophies or championships they won during their period of misconduct, and are reprimanded appropriately.
Members of the THBA
There are 124 registered teams from all 22 prefectures within the Toujin Republic. Each prefecture has any number from 5-8 teams. New teams are added annually through a registration process and qualification league.
Tarabashi Territory
The Tarabashi Territory is the most populated territory within the Toujin Republic. Naturally it also has the most participating schools as well as the most National Tournament victories. Notable schools include Yakamatsu High known for its outstanding baseball program, as well as Tarabashi High, one of the most prestigious state schools in the nation. The Tarabashi Territory is comprised of 5 different prefectures, with each prefecture containing 6-8 teams.
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Hajimari Territory
The Hajimari Territory is the most industrial focused territory within the Toujin Republic, home to the largest port in the entire country: Port Hajimari. With a strong maritime influence and numerous cities with a strong industrial base, the Hajimari Territory is home to many of the country's best technical schools such as Hajimari Industrial and Fukurodani Tech. The Hajimari Territory is comprised of 4 prefectures each with 5-7 teams.
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Sunohara Territory
The Sunohara Territory is the most populated and diverse territory within the Toujin Republic. Consisting of 7 prefectures, the Sunohara territory is home to numerous mountainous and coastal communities alike, and baseball is a strong staple of highschools in the territory. Notable schools are Tohoku International, the largest international highschool in the nation, as well as Wakatori High and their strong baseball program. The Sunohara territory is comprised of 7 prefectures with 5-7 teams.
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