Explore NPB history, player records, and sabermetric analysis. In-depth essays on Japanese professional baseball's greatest moments and data.
Data: 06:00 JST daily, 5 min liveUpdated:
NPB pitching evolved from 1950s complete-game aces to modern specialization. This traces how velocity increases, pitch diversity, and data analytics accelerated the transformation.
From the 1959 Emperor's Game and General Douglas MacArthur's 1951 ceremonial first pitch to fireworks, drone shows, and projection mapping. Traces how the ceremonies and ceremonial first pitch productions of NPB's Opening Day have changed with the times.
Tracing the story of shinjiro hiyama the pinch-hit god - the clutch performer who electrified koshien, from from regular to pinch-hit specialist to hiyama's ..
NPB faces record attendance alongside population decline and MLB talent drain. Examining expansion to 16 teams, universal DH, pitch clocks, and international market development toward 2030.
Analyzing how NPB parent companies influence team operations and how corporate strategy connects to team performance.
How the Tokyo Yakult Swallows have maintained competitiveness despite limited financial resources compared to rivals like the Yomiuri, examining their draft strategy, player development, and data-driven approach.
Examining the introduction and implementation of concussion protocols in NPB from the 2017 special measures to the present, analyzing the significance and challenges of system reforms with specific cases and international comparisons.
Introducing Hanshin Tigers farm system in Amagasaki and players who developed from minor to major league success.