Vicki Kawaguchi (born November 5, nicknamed "Swan") is a character in the Backyard Sports series. Up until 2006, Vicki was known as the ballerina.
Appearance
1997-2003
Vicki is shown to wear a pink tutu when she plays sports. In the first game, Vicki wore blue jeans under her tutu. The games after, she also has a shirt under her leotard.
2004-2005
Vicki has made only one change: her head is more circular.
2006-2009
Vicki has made very major changes, both physically and mentally. Instead of being very nice, she is very sneaky. Vicki appears in a punk tomboy outfit which gives her an oddly edgier appearance than her previous appearances.
2010
Vicki has once again made major changes. She is nice again, wears a school-like uniform, and has a different hair-style.
Personality
Vicki's personality hasn't been consistent over the years in the games. In the older games, Vicki showed a high interest for ballet and playing sports. She is a good player much like her brother Kenny. Vicki is displayed as a very sweet girl to anyone. Later on, Vicki's personality changed to not being interested in ballet anymore as she showed interest in the Japanese culture and mangas. She is also drawn her own manga before called Stealth Warriors in the book " Wild Pitch". Vicki also knows strategies on tricking the opposing teams and uses team's strengths and weakness to be able to win. In Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers, she is the team captain of the Rockets and loved swimming. She plays her home games in the "Cul de Sac" field (same as the Webber twins, though not on the same team). In Backyard Sports: Rookie Rush she plays her home games at the "Capitol Hill" field.
Player Cards
In the SCUMM era Backyard Baseball games, Vicki lacks power when batting, and has to rely on bunting at worst (and risk bunting out) with her accuracy only hitting one out of six pitches.[2] Her good vision does mean the pitcher has greater risks of throwing Balls, and Vicki has the stamina and speed to quickly reach bases if she hits. On defense, Vicki's coordination (thanks to much ballet nonetheless) is graceful indeed with her perfect catching ability and throwing balls moderately well, even as a pitcher,[2] but outside playing on Hard mode her desire to do a little dance on the field can distract her (whereas otherwise all players' Attention are maxed out).[3] Vicki's generic counterparts Bret Olson and Cindy Chang play very much the same as she does, but not as aggressively.[2] Starting with the first MLB-licensed entry Backyard Baseball 2001, Vicki can hit the ball with 25% power and accuracy, and even gains perfect vision:[4] Bret and Cindy don't get these luxuries.
Vicki Kawaguchi Theme Song
Vicki's theme from the original Backyard Baseball
Vicki's ballet classes really keep her reflexes sharp. With the best hands in the neighborhood, she is a good choice to play anywhere in the infield.
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Vicki's a little kid some big time speed. Hitting is not one of her strong points, but when she gets on base, watch out! In the field, all those years of ballet lessons show. She's quick to the ball and gloves them like a pro.
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
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Backyard Baseball 2005 Music- Vicki Kawaguchi
Vicki's theme from Backyard Ball 2005
Vicki's a little kid some big time speed. Hitting is not one of her strong points, but when she gets on base, watch out! In the field, all those years of ballet lessons show. She's quick to the ball and gloves them like a pro.
'Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Skill Ratings
| Power | ⚾⚾⚾ |
| Contact | ⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾ |
| Pitching | ⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾ |
| Running | ⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾ |
| Offensive | ⚾⚾⚾⚾⚾ |
All those ballet lessons really keep Vicki quick. Her phenomenal leaping ability would be an asset to any goalkeeper.
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Vicki's the one in the pink tutu. She's one of the quickest and most graceful players in the game. Guess all those ballet lessons paid off.
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Vicki's the one in the pink tutu. She's also one of the quickest and most graceful players in the game. Guess all those ballet lessons paid off.
Throws: Right
Skill Ratings
| Passing | 🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈 |
| Catching | 🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈 |
| Running | 🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈 |
| Blocking/Tackling | 🏈🏈🏈🏈 |
| Kicking | 🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈 |
Portrait
Action shot
With explosive quickness and a killer outside shot, Vicki may well be the greatest ballerina to ever play basketball. Of course, she may be the ONLY ballerina to ever play basketball!
Shoots: Right
Skill Ratings
| Inside Shooting | 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀 |
| Outside Shooting | 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀 |
| Ball-handing | 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀 |
| Defense | 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀 |
| Quickness | 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀 |
Vicki's agility and grace make her a terrific skater, but her lack of power limits her shooting and passing ability. Due to her quick reflexes and excellent flexibility, she has some value as a goalie, too.
Shoots: Right
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Music
Gallery
Trivia
- In Backyard Baseball 2003, Vicki is seen wearing a bathing suit while dancing on top of a beach ball.
- Vicki wanted to be a figure skater but her mother wouldn't allow it, so she played hockey instead. (mentioned in Backyard Hockey)
- Vicki's last name, Kawaguchi, is Japanese, so her full name would be ヴィッキー川口 (Vikkii Kawaguchi).
- Vicki's favorite music genre is Classical.[citation needed]
- Despite gaining a new theme in Backyard Baseball 2005, her walk-up music is the tail end of her old theme.
- It is revealed in the 2007-2010 games that Vicki helps Marky Dubois during games.
- ↑ Google Spreadsheets, Backyard Baseball Resources]. Retrieved September 5th, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Google Spreadsheets, Backyard Baseball Resources. Retrieved September 5th, 2023.
- ↑ Backyard Sports Leagues Wiki, Attributes. "On Hard mode, [Attention] is always set to 100 regardless of how tired the players get."
- ↑ Backyard Baseball Resources, roster2001. Retrieved September 5th, 2023.