The Hiroshima Toyo Carp is a professional baseball team based in Hiroshima, Japan. Founded in 1950, the team competes in the Central League of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). The Carp are known for their passionate fan base and distinctive red uniforms, which symbolize the city’s resilience and spirit. The team's home games are played at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima, a modern facility that opened in 2009. The Carp have won several league championships and are recognized for their strong youth development programs, contributing to the growth of baseball in the region and nurturing future talent.