Examines from multiple angles the value that utility players capable of covering multiple positions bring to NPB teams, drawing on WAR and games played data and on case studies of specific players including Yamato, Kosuke Tanaka, and Seiya Kinami.
Examines from multiple angles the second careers of former professional baseball players after retirement and how they change course. Covers the full span from the background of the overall picture of the second career challenge to the future outlook.
How social media has transformed the landscape of NPB player scandals, examining Twitter controversies, team social media guidelines, disciplinary actions for inappropriate posts, and risk management strategies.