Half of NPB's 12 teams play in domed stadiums. This comparison examines the trade-offs between weather-proof scheduling reliability and the natural grass atmosphere of outdoor venues.
Proposals to expand NPB from 12 to 16 teams are repeatedly discussed. This article examines expansion feasibility from multiple angles including candidate cities, financial viability, and player supply.
Will the Automated Ball-Strike system (ABS) advancing in MLB reach NPB? This article examines the clash between those demanding 'accurate calls' and traditionalists who believe 'umpire personality is part of baseball,' along with the multifaceted impact of adoption.
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.
A multi-angle analysis of NPB salary disclosure practices, comparing MLB arbitration transparency, player-union positions, and impacts on club finances.
El béisbol japonés cree que el llamado de juego del receptor determina el rendimiento del lanzador. Pero los datos sugieren que la secuencia de lanzamientos puede importar menos de lo que se asume tradicionalmente.
Un análisis en profundidad de la regla de desempate introducida por NPB en 2018, examinando el debate del corredor fantasma a través de datos estadísticos, comparaciones con las reglas de entradas extra de MLB y perspectivas de jugadores y managers.
A data-driven examination of the long-running debate over extending the designated hitter rule, adopted by the Pacific League in 1975, to the Central League.