Kominato, Haruichi

小湊春市

Haruichi is a naturally gifted, all-around baseball player serving as a first-year second baseman for the team. Despite his small stature and frail appearance, he possesses pinpoint precision at bat, capable of hitting the ball as wide and far as he wishes and controlling its landing spot. He is also exceptionally talented in defense, able to catch a fly ball and throw it while still airborne. He is frequently noted for his remarkable baseball sense, allowing him to decide in a split second where to hit, what to watch for, and when to steal. His baseball abilities surpass those of his older brother, Ryousuke Kominato, who is a first-string player and also a second baseman. The only area lacking is his stamina, which he works hard to improve.
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture, he is a very calm and quiet person, often acting as the tsukkomi to Sawamura Eijun's boke. He has a habit of speaking bluntly and often praises either Furuya or Eijun, causing them to compete against each other frequently. He plays as a reserve on the first-string team and occasionally feels envious of Eijun and Furuya for their ability to play in matches. He is very small compared to other boys, and it has been noted that he looks a bit like a girl. He is easily embarrassed, especially when praised. His relationship with his brother is slightly strained because they play the same position, but he still admires him immensely. Though reserved, he is highly ambitious and aims to take his brother's position. When he was a child, their relationship was closer, with Ryousuke often protecting him from bullies.