Articles tagged with probability

The Statistical Miracle of a Perfect Game - Dissecting 16 Near-Impossible Events in NPB History

Only 16 perfect games have been thrown in NPB history. Retiring 27 consecutive batters without allowing a single baserunner requires an extraordinary convergence of pitching dominance, defensive perfection, and sheer luck. This article quantifies just how improbable that convergence is.

History Last updated: 2026-04-23 Estimated reading time: 2 min

How Often Does Nothing Happen in an NPB Inning - The Probability of Three-Up-Three-Down and the Science of Boredom

How often does an inning end with three batters retired in order? The frequency of 'nothing happening' reveals the hidden structure of baseball's rhythm between action and stillness.

Analysis Last updated: 2025-07-21 Estimated reading time: 1 min

Win Probability Added - Clutch Players Through WPA in NPB

An in-depth analysis of win probability added - clutch players through wpa in npb, exploring what is wpa (win probability added)? and practical applications ..

Analysis Last updated: 2025-03-08 Estimated reading time: 2 min