On April 7, 2026, Hiroto Saiki struck out 16 batters in 8 innings on 105 pitches, tying the Central League record. Using official NPB box score data, this article analyzes his batter-by-batter strikeout patterns, zero-walk efficiency against 29 batters faced, and what the numbers reveal about his dominance.
Half a century after the Pacific League adopted the DH in 1975, the Central League still has pitchers bat. This article examines both sides of the unification debate and the tactical and economic implications.
For decades, Central League pitchers stepped into the batter's box as a matter of course. With universal DH under discussion, the sight of a pitcher batting may soon vanish from NPB entirely.
Un análisis exhaustivo del registro completo de la era oscura de los Hanshin Tigers entre 1987 y 2002, explorando sus causas, desarrollo y lecciones históricas.
Verifying interleague play's impact on NPB's competitive landscape and team finances through 20 years of data.
Un análisis de la historia de los Chunichi Dragons y la tradición del béisbol de Nagoya. Este artículo examina el linaje de excelencia en pitcheo, la era dorada bajo el mánager Hiromitsu Ochiai y el profundo vínculo entre la ciudad de Nagoya y su equipo.
An analysis of the Yakult Swallows' history through the lens of underdog triumphs. This article examines how a perennially weak team, overshadowed by the Yomiuri and Tigers, repeatedly reached the summit through Katsuya Nomura's ID baseball and the fighting spirit of players like Tsutomu Wakamatsu.
Un análisis integral de la historia de la regla del DH - las diferencias entre ligas y el debate sobre la unificación, desde la introducción de la regla del DH - la decisión de la Liga del Pacífico hasta el futuro de la regla del DH y su impacto en NPB.
NPB split into Central and Pacific Leagues in 1950, triggered by conflict over the Mainichi Shimbun's team entry. This traces the causes and lasting impact of the two-league system.