Toujin Highschool Baseball Association

Toujin Highschool Baseball Association

Current season, competition or edition: 2020 Highschool Baseball Season
Sport	Baseball
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.

Members of the THBA

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.

Tarabashi Prefecture

Tarabashi Prefecture Participants

School	Year Joined	City	Appearances
Tarabashi High	1986	Tarabashi	12
Tarabashi Technical	1995	Tarabashi	5
Jinseki International	1998	Tarabashi	0
Kokusai High	1996	Tarabashi	4
Yokohama Central High	1986	Yokohama	6
Midoriyama High	1999	Yokohama	1
Taeko High	1988	Taeko	5
Shinsen Prep	2010	Taeko	1

Yakamatsu Prefecture

Yakamatsu Prefecture Participants

School	Year Joined	City	Appearances
Yakamatsu High	1986	Yakamatsu	14
Yakamatsu Prep	2001	Yakamatsu	0
Hiromori High	1995	Yakamatsu	3
Sendo High	1995	Sendo	6
Yakushi High	1992	Yakushi	2
Rokugo Industrial	1986	Yakushi	9
Tottori Kitano High	1997	Tottori	0

Kobayatsu Prefecture

Kobayatsu Prefecture Participants

School	Year Joined	City	Appearances
Kobayatsu High	1986	Kobayatsu	7
Kobayatsu International	2004	Kobayatsu	2
Taishogun Academy	1986	Kobayatsu	9
Kokusai Senior High	1998	Kobayatsu	3
Totaru High	1986	Totaru	6
Masugawa Prep	2006	Masugawa	3
Maisei High	2000	Maisei	1

Sendai Prefecture

Sendai Prefecture Participants

School	Year Joined	City	Appearances
Sendai Central High	1986	Sendai	9
East Mizaki High	1986	Sendai	1
Sendai Tech	1999	Sendai	14
Akayama International	2007	Sendai	0
Masuno High	1986	Masuno	4
Mifune High	1986	Mifune	2
Jinseki Tech	2010	Mifune	4

Kokaitsu Prefecture

Kokaitsu Prefecture Participants

School	Year Joined	City	Appearances
Kokaitsu High	1986	Kokaitsu	6
Nagayama Central High	1997	Kokaitsu	5
West Inashiro High	1986	Inashiro	1
Inashiro Industrial	2007	Inashiro	14
Kasegawa Prep	2009	Inashiro	3
Kimitori High	1986	Kimitori	1
Setsu Tech	2010	Kimitori	0
Nakate High	1986	Nakate	3

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.

Hajimari Prefecture

Hajimari Prefecture Participants

School	Year Joined	City	Appearances
Hajimari Central High	1986	Hajimari	8
Hajimari Industrial	1986	Hajimari	10
Hajimari Maritime Academy	1986	Hajimari	2
West Itsu High	2002	Itsu	5
East Itsu High	1986	Itsu	3
Owakami High	1990	Owakami	3
Kumamoto Tech	2011	Owakami	5

Kageyama Prefecture

Kageyama Prefecture Participants

School	Year Joined	City	Appearances
Kageyama High	1986	Kageyama	10
Koishikawa Academy	1992	Kageyama	2
Mizuno High	1986	Kageyama	7
Nikkitsuma Central	1986	Nikkitsuma	3
Yonsei High	1996	Nikkitsuma	8
Nishi-Ayatsu Central	1986	Nishi-Ayatsu	6

Noiburo Prefecture

Noiburo Prefecture Participants

School	Year Joined	City	Appearances
Noiburo High	1986	Noiburo	10
Adachi Senior High	1992	Noiburo	7
Tachikawa Prep	2006	Noiburo	1
Ryokogu High	1986	Ryokogu	13
Ryokogu International	2004	Ryokogu	3

Fukurodani Prefecture

Fukurodani Prefecture Participants

School	Year Joined	City	Appearances
Fukurodani Central	1986	Fukurodani	8
Fukurodani Tech	1986	Fukurodani	10
Ueno International	2010	Fukurodani	1
Takehaya Prep	1986	Fukurodani	5
Hachioji Central	1986	Hachioji	12