The Introduction and Assessment of the Climax Series
A comprehensive look at the introduction and assessment of the climax series, from the pacific league playoff system - predecessor to the cs to the cs establ..
Articles tagged with reform
The Powerlessness of NPB Commissioners - A Lineage of Figureheads Who Couldn't Defy Owners
The NPB Commissioner should be baseball's highest authority, but in reality serves merely as a rubber stamp for the owners' meeting.
Rookie Initiation and Reform - The Transformation of Hierarchy in NPB
Examining how rookie initiation culture has evolved in NPB and how modern player relationships are built.
The Reverse Nomination Draft Scandal - Scars Left by an Abolished System
The reverse nomination draft system, which existed from 1993 to 2006, was a groundbreaking mechanism allowing players to choose their team. In practice, however, it became a breeding ground in which teams with financial strength locked up promising prospects through illicit payments, and it was abolished after producing a chain of corruption.
Coaching Power Harassment in NPB - The History of Abusive Coaching and Reform
In Japanese professional baseball, acts such as managers and coaches hitting, kicking, and verbally abusing players were long tolerated as part of coaching.
The Delayed Agent System - Why NPB Players Can't Negotiate as Equals
NPB has long restricted player agent negotiations. Players personally conducting contract renewals with teams is considered 'tradition,' with professional agent intervention avoided.