The Pacific League is one of the two professional baseball leagues that comprise Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in Japan. Established in 1950, the league features a highly competitive roster of teams known for their dynamic playing styles and passionate fanbases. The Pacific League includes prominent teams such as the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, Saitama Seibu Lions, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, Orix Buffaloes, Chiba Lotte Marines, and the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. Known for its innovative strategies and strong pitching talent, the league has produced numerous legendary players who have made significant impacts both domestically and internationally. The Pacific League champions compete annually in the Japan Series against the champions of the Central League, vying for the national title and bragging rights in Japanese professional baseball.
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