Morimichi Yanagi is a student at Senkawa High School and a key member of its baseball team. He is right-handed and plays as a second baseman, typically batting second in the lineup. Yanagi is a gifted baseball player, but his father initially forbids him from playing the sport in high school. Despite this restriction, Yanagi meets Hiro and Noda at Senkawa and actively works to help them establish a baseball team at the school. He becomes a regular member of the team from its formation through the entire story, holding his position consistently. Yanagi has a kind, gentle personality and maintains good relationships with his friends and upperclassmen. Beyond his athletic ability, he also possesses a talent for drawing and sketching, which serves as a secondary skill. His motivation is rooted in his desire to play baseball despite familial opposition, and he demonstrates strong dedication to the team's success. Yanagi's development follows his journey from being barred from the sport to becoming a dependable starter, showing his persistence and commitment. His key relationships are with his teammates Hiro and Noda, whom he helps recruit and organize the team around, and his bond with them is central to his role in the story.