A successful steal advances a runner into scoring position, but failure adds an out. Sabermetrics sets the break-even success rate at 70 to 75 percent. This article reassesses NPB's stolen base tactics through data.
Análisis en profundidad de los 5 títulos de bases robadas de Norihiro Akahoshi, desde su meteórico ascenso como selección de 4.ª ronda hasta sus secretos técnicos, su retiro prematuro y su legado perdurable.
Examining yutaka fukumoto's 1,065 career steals - the speed demon who set a world record in depth, covering world record 1,065 steals through fukumoto's legacy.
NPB has players known as 'pinch runner specialists.' This article analyzes the tactical rationale behind dedicating a roster spot to a player specializing solely in baserunning, examining the history and win contribution of pinch runner deployment.
A detailed exploration of the art of stealing bases - the 0.1-second mind games of speed specialists, spanning three elements determining stolen base success..
An examination of Tetsuto Yamada's unprecedented two Triple Three seasons (batting .300, 30 home runs, 30 stolen bases). This article analyzes the pinnacle of the modern five-tool player and the significance of this rare achievement in NPB.
NPB stolen bases have declined since the 1980s peak. This statistical analysis examines improved pickoff moves, catcher throwing, and sabermetric reassessment of baserunning value.