Articles tagged with switch-hitter

Why Switch Hitters Are Going Extinct - The Vanishing Art of Batting From Both Sides in NPB

NPB once featured numerous switch hitters including Kazuo Matsui. Their numbers have plummeted in recent years. This article examines the structural factors behind the decline through data and developmental changes.

Analysis Last updated: 2026-04-30 Estimated reading time: 1 min

Akinobu Mayumi - The Batting Aesthetics of a Genius Switch Hitter

A comprehensive look at akinobu mayumi - the batting aesthetics of a genius switch hitter, from trade from taiheyo to managerial tenure and legacy.

Players Last updated: 2025-11-26 Estimated reading time: 1 min

The Rise and Fall of Switch Hitters - A History of Ambidextrous Batters in NPB

Switch hitting took root in NPB through Kazuo Matsui's success. Yet since the 2010s, high development costs and batting instruction specialization have driven steady decline.

Players Last updated: 2025-02-20 Estimated reading time: 1 min