Jampire es un término acuñado por los aficionados que se refiere a los árbitros percibidos como favorables a los Yomiuri. Este artículo examina los orígenes del término, decisiones controvertidas específicas, problemas estructurales en torno a la imparcialidad arbitral y los cambios tras la introducción de la revisión por video.
Explaining how NPB umpires are evaluated and improve their skills through technology and institutional frameworks.
Even a single strike call varies between umpires. This article introduces the meaning of NPB umpire gestures, their historical evolution, and famous umpires known for distinctive calls.
An analysis of the history and evolution of the umpire system in NPB. This article examines umpire training systems, the evolution of officiating technology, the introduction of replay review, and debates over balancing umpire authority with player rights.