An in-depth analysis of the rarity of Triple Crowns, NPB's most difficult batting achievement. Traces the course from the definition and history of the Triple Crown to the question of whether the next Triple Crown winner will emerge.
Nobuhiko Matsunaka, the left-handed slugger who hit 352 career home runs and became the Pacific League's last Triple Crown winner in 2004.
An examination of the batting philosophy and achievements of Hiromitsu Ochiai, the only player in history to win three Triple Crowns. This article analyzes his unconventional path from corporate baseball, his unique batting theory, and his managerial acumen.
Analyzing Randy Bass's consecutive Triple Crowns with Hanshin and the secrets behind NPB's all-time .389 batting average.