The catching technique of 'framing' - making balls appear as strikes - has begun to be quantified in NPB. This article examines how tracking data has made catchers' invisible contributions visible and verifies framing's impact on game outcomes.
An in-depth analysis of the electronic strike zone debate - can technology surpass umpires, exploring what is the electronic strike zone - how the technology..
An examination of TrackMan's introduction to NPB and the subsequent transformation of the league. This article analyzes how data such as spin rate, movement, and exit velocity have changed player evaluation and coaching, with specific case studies.