Takahiro Arai Managing Hiroshima - The Beloved Character Leading Carp's New Era
Takahiro Arai's journey from FA departure to beloved Hiroshima return, and his first-year managerial impact transforming the Carp with his unique leadership style.
Articles tagged with manager
Katsuya Nomura's ID Baseball - Pioneer of the Data Revolution
A detailed exploration of katsuya nomura's id baseball - pioneer of the data revolution, spanning from walk-on to triple crown - an indomitable playing caree..
The Arrest and Resignation of Manager Shinnosuke Abe in 2026 - The Non-Indictment and the Club's Request for His Return
Yomiuri manager Shinnosuke Abe was arrested on suspicion of assault on May 25, 2026, and resigned the next day. On June 15 prosecutors decided not to indict him, and on October 11 the club was reported to have asked him to return. This article sets out the quick first response and the unexplained return request from news reports and club statements.
How Yomiuri Picks Its Managers - The Homegrown-Only Custom, the 2015 Request to Active Player Yoshinobu Takahashi to Manage, and the Failed Approach to Senichi Hoshino in 2005
Since 1943, every Yomiuri manager has been a former Yomiuri player. The 2005 approach to an outsider, Senichi Hoshino, collapsed amid opposition from club alumni and threatening letters. In 2015 the club settled on its star Yoshinobu Takahashi, still an active player, as manager the same day Tatsunori Hara announced his exit, and Takahashi retired to take the job. This article traces the custom and the two decisions through club statements and first-hand accounts.
How Long Are NPB Managers' Contracts? - Contract Lengths at the 12 Clubs and Exits Before Term
Of the 45 managers the 12 NPB clubs appointed over the 12 years from October 2014, 15 started on three-year contracts, the most common length. Yet some clubs renew one-year deals every year and others disclose nothing, and 9 managers have left mid-contract or mid-season since 2018.
The 1980 Dismissal of Shigeo Nagashima - The Yomiuri Shimbun President Who Overturned a Promise to Keep Him
On October 21, 1980, Yomiuri announced the "resignation" of manager Shigeo Nagashima after a third-place finish. The decision was made not by the club owner but by Yomiuri Shimbun president Mitsuo Mutai, breaking a public promise to keep him.
Kimiyasu Kudo's 29-Year Career and 5 Japan Series Titles - The Championship Contractor With 14 Pennants
Kimiyasu Kudo, the 'championship contractor' who experienced 14 pennants as a player, then managed SoftBank to three pennants and five Japan Series titles from 2015-2020.
Hideki Kuriyama's Development Philosophy - The Master Who Guided Ohtani to Two-Way Stardom
Hideki Kuriyama's managerial philosophy: enabling Ohtani's two-way play, the 2016 Japan Series title, and leading Japan to the 2023 WBC championship.
Hanshin Tigers Managerial Controversies - Behind the Scenes of Leadership Changes
The Hanshin Tigers are known for having one of NPB's highest rates of managerial turnover.
Sadaharu Oh's Daiei Revival - How the World Home Run King Built the Hawks Dynasty
Revisiting Sadaharu Oh's managerial dynasty with Daiei Hawks and 2006 WBC championship.
Bobby Valentine's Magic - Lotte's 2005 Japan Championship After 31 Years
Bobby Valentine's transformation of the Lotte Marines: MLB-style management, the 'Bobby Magic' tactics, and the 2005 championship ending a 31-year drought.
Akinobu Mayumi - The Power-Hitting Leadoff Man Who Won a Batting Title
Akinobu Mayumi won the 1983 Central League batting title at .353 and defined the power-hitting leadoff role for Hanshin. His trade from the Lions, the 1985 championship, 292 career home runs, and his managerial years, based on NPB official records.
The Sachiko Nomura Tax Evasion Scandal - How a Manager's Wife Shook NPB
In December 2001, Sachiko Nomura, wife of Hanshin Tigers manager Katsuya Nomura, was arrested for tax evasion, after years of tabloid controversy that began with the 1999 'Sacchii-Micchii' feud.
NPB Manager Ejections - The Aesthetics of Protest and Umpire Confrontations
Manager ejections recur every season in NPB. From Hoshino's 'fighting general' style to tactical ejections, this examines the reality and significance of managerial confrontations with umpires.
Yoshio Yoshida - The Shortstop Called Ushiwakamaru
An in-depth analysis of yoshio yoshida - the shortstop called ushiwakamaru, exploring ushiwakamaru's brilliant defense and contributions to french baseball.
Senichi Hoshino the Fighting General - The Fiery Manager Who Led 3 Teams to Championships
Senichi Hoshino, the 'Fighting General' who led three different teams to pennants: his 146-win playing career, the 2003 Hanshin miracle, and Rakuten's first championship in 2013.
Akira Ohgi's Legacy - The Light and Shadow of the Man Who Discovered Ichiro and Nomo
Akira Ohgi was a legendary manager who unlocked the talents of Hideo Nomo and Ichiro as manager of the Kintetsu Buffaloes and Orix BlueWave.
Why Only Baseball Managers Wear Uniforms - Every Other Sport's Coaches Wear Suits
Soccer managers wear suits. NBA coaches wear suits. NFL coaches wear team gear. But baseball managers wear the same uniform as their 20-year-old players. A 60-year-old in the same outfit as a 20-year-old is, objectively, strange. Why does only baseball do this?
Correlation Analysis of Manager Tenure and Performance
Tracing the story of correlation analysis of manager tenure and performance, from trends in npb manager tenure to traits of great managers - common points re..