A comprehensive analysis of the history of player transfers from NPB to MLB. From Hideo Nomo's pioneering challenge through the evolution of the posting system to Shohei Ohtani's transfer, this article examines both institutional and player perspectives.
An analysis of the evolution of international transfer rules between NPB and MLB. This article examines the birth and revision of the posting system, the history of negotiations between Japan and the US, and debates over balancing player rights with team interests.
The posting system enabling NPB players to transfer to MLB also contains a structure where teams hold player transfers hostage. This article examines mechanisms restricting player freedom, including posting fee distribution, team veto power, and the long years required to obtain free agency.