Articles tagged with discrimination

The History of Setbacks and Exclusion in Women's Professional Baseball - Why Women Were Shut Out of the Baseball World

NPB's rules do not prohibit women players from joining, but de facto exclusion has continued. This article examines high school baseball's rule barring female players, the absence of female umpires, and gender issues in the baseball world.

History Last updated: 2026-10-31 Estimated reading time: 3 min

Racial and Nationality Discrimination in NPB - The Thorny Path of Zainichi Korean Players

Throughout NPB history, Zainichi Korean players have played while facing discrimination and prejudice. Traces the stories of players who could not use their real names and played under Japanese aliases, players who were treated unfavorably because of their nationality, and players who fought on in the game while struggling with their identity.

Controversies Last updated: 2026-09-14 Estimated reading time: 2 min

Discrimination Against Foreign Players in NPB - The Dark Side of Cross-Cultural Coexistence

Many foreign players come to NPB each year, but discriminatory aspects have existed in their treatment.

Controversies Last updated: 2026-06-07 Estimated reading time: 3 min