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Niigata Albirex Baseball Club (新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ) is a semi-professional baseball team based in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 2006, it competes in the Baseball Challenge League, an independent league.

Franchise history
Niigata Albirex won the 2012 BC League championship.

Former Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) player Itsuki Shoda pitched for the team in 2011. Former NPB and Major League Baseball reliever Shingo Takatsu played for the team in 2011–2012, and was the player-manager in 2012.

Link

 * Niigata Albirex Baseball Club Official Website
 * Hokushinnetu BC league Official Website