NPB에 피치 클록은 필요한가 - 경기 시간 단축과 투수의 적응
The pitch clock introduced in MLB in 2023 dramatically reduced game times. As discussion intensifies in NPB, this article examines compatibility with Japanese baseball culture and the pros and cons of adoption.
규칙 변경과 제도 개혁의 역사를 기록하는 기사
The pitch clock introduced in MLB in 2023 dramatically reduced game times. As discussion intensifies in NPB, this article examines compatibility with Japanese baseball culture and the pros and cons of adoption.
Examines the technical and operational challenges of introducing automated ball-strike systems such as TrackMan and Hawk-Eye into NPB, drawing on accuracy data from MLB ABS trials.
The reverse nomination draft system, which existed from 1993 to 2006, was a groundbreaking mechanism allowing players to choose their team.
NPB umpires undergo rigorous selection and years of development before taking the field, yet their training system remains largely unknown. This article details the path from recruitment to first-team promotion, judgment training methods, and the impact of technology.
In NPB, a game tied after 12 innings ends in a draw. In most professional baseball leagues worldwide, ties either do not exist or are extraordinarily rare. Why does Japan alone tolerate baseball without a winner?
NPB는 오랫동안 선수 대리인의 협상 참여를 제한해 왔다. 선수가 직접 구단과 계약 갱신을 진행하는 것이「전통」으로 여겨지며, 전문 대리인의 개입은 기피되어 왔다.
NPB에 존재했던 대주자 전문 선수 제도의 역사를 분석한다. 제도의 도입 배경, 운용 실태, 폐지에 이르는 경위, 그리고 주루 전문가가 수행한 역할을 검증한다.
The development player system introduced in 2005 opened professional baseball's doors to many young players. However, problems exist in the 2.4 million yen minimum salary, the narrow path to roster registration, and the structure of being used as cheap labor under the name of 'development.'
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.
Each NPB stadium has unique ground rules. This article introduces the world of special rules created by stadium structures, from balls hitting ceilings to balls stuck in fence gaps.
Examines the evolution of game cancellation criteria during typhoon season, the impact of domed stadiums, rescheduling system design, and new challenges posed by climate change with concrete data.
Explaining how NPB umpires are evaluated and improve their skills through technology and institutional frameworks.
A strikeout that isn't an out. The uncaught third strike rule is so complex that even experienced players struggle to explain its conditions correctly. Why does this rule exist, and what are its exact requirements?
NPB's free agent system since 1993: domestic FA after 8 years, international after 9, compensation mechanisms, and the talent concentration debate.
Triggered by pitch count limits in high school baseball, NPB is debating pitcher workload management. This article analyzes scientifically appropriate pitch counts, Japan-US management philosophy differences, and tactical impacts.
In no other major sport does the home team always attack last. Why does baseball assign the home team to bat in the bottom of each inning, and does batting second actually confer a measurable advantage?
Why nine innings? Soccer has 90 minutes, basketball has 48. Is there a rationale behind baseball's nine? Early baseball wasn't always nine innings. Tracing the evolution reveals a surprising path to the number we take for granted.
Is an intentional walk cowardice or strategy? This article analyzes the history of intentional walks in NPB, their statistical break-even point, and the impact of the no-pitch intentional walk rule.
A comprehensive look at npb's foreign player quota - how import strategies shape pennant races, from evolution of the foreign player quota to the quota expan..
Traces the evolution of NPB stadium security, covering foul ball accident prevention, bag checks, facial recognition trials, and spectator incident response.
보크는 야구에서 가장 이해하기 어려운 규칙이다. 공인야구규칙에는 13가지 보크 조건이 나열되어 있지만, 심판마다 해석이 다르고 선수조차 정확히 설명하기 어렵다. 왜 보크는 이토록 모호한 것일까?
An analysis of the evolution of tie game rules and extra inning regulations in NPB. This article examines how rule changes from unlimited extra innings to the 12-inning limit have affected pennant races and game operations.
NPB와 MLB 사이에서 논의되는 국제 드래프트 구상을 분석한다. 글로벌 인재 경쟁의 현황, 제도 설계의 과제, 그리고 NPB 국제 전략에 미치는 영향을 검증한다.
An analysis of the pitch clock discussion in NPB. This article examines the effects of MLB's implementation, NPB's consideration status, and the debate surrounding game time reduction versus baseball's essence.
NPB 콜드게임 제도 논쟁에 대한 분석. 이 기사는 아마추어 야구에서의 운용 실태, 프로야구 도입 논의, 그리고 선수의 존엄성과 관중의 권리를 둘러싼 논쟁을 검토한다.
An in-depth analysis of transfer window proposal - activating npb trades, exploring the current state of npb trades - why so few? and challenges and expected..
NPB 뇌진탕 프로토콜의 2017년 특례 조치부터 현재까지의 도입 및 운영 실태를 검증하고, 구체적 사례와 국제 비교를 통해 제도 개혁의 의의와 과제를 분석한다.
A detailed look at NPB's player pension system established in 1959, its abolition in 2011, and the transition to lump-sum retirement payments and individual defined-contribution plans, with specific payout figures.
Quantifies the effects of MLB 2023 shift-ban rules and analyzes the key issues and potential impact of adopting similar regulations in NPB.
After two strikes, a batter can foul off pitches indefinitely without striking out. Why? The answer involves a time when fouls didn't count as strikes at all, and the current rule is a historical compromise.
9명의 수비수 중 8명은 홈 플레이트를 향한다. 오직 포수만이 반대 방향, 즉 투수 쪽을 바라보며 홈 플레이트 뒤 관중과 같은 시점을 공유한다. 이 역방향 배치가 포수를 야구에서 가장 독특한 포지션으로 만든다.
When a batter hits a ground ball and sprints to first, they run without watching where the ball went. Baseball is the only sport where players run away from their own play. Why? The answer is built into the field's geometry.
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.
NPB와 MLB 간 국제 이적 규칙의 변천을 분석한다. 포스팅 시스템의 탄생과 개정, 일미 간 협상의 역사, 그리고 선수의 권리와 구단의 이익 균형을 둘러싼 논의를 검증한다.
The distance between bases is 90 feet (27.43 meters), unchanged since the 1840s. One meter longer and infield hits would vanish. One meter shorter and ground-ball outs would nearly disappear. Ninety feet is the miraculous equilibrium where human running speed and throwing speed are perfectly balanced.
Baseball players wear a glove on only one hand. Two gloves would make catching easier, so why not? 'Because you need to throw' is only half the answer. The real reason is embedded in baseball's fundamental motion design.
An analysis of the evolution of roster sizes and registration systems in NPB. This article examines historical changes in roster limits and active player registration, and their impact on team strategy.
An analysis of the history and challenges of the waiver system in NPB. This article examines its relationship with the draft system, comparison with MLB's waiver system, and key issues in system design for achieving competitive balance.
NPB FA 제도의 역사와 영향을 분석한다. 1993년 제도 도입부터 현재까지의 변천, 선수 권리 확대 및 전력 균형에 미친 영향을 검증한다.
An in-depth analysis of the introduction of replay review - the coexistence of technology and umpires, exploring umpire error issues before video review and ..
DH 제도의 역사 - 양 리그의 차이와 통합 논쟁에 대한 종합적 분석으로, DH 제도의 도입 - 퍼시픽 리그의 결단부터 DH 제도의 미래와 NPB에 미치는 영향까지 포괄적으로 다룬다.
An in-depth analysis of analysis of npb's salary system - the salary cap debate, exploring characteristics of npb's salary system and alternative proposals a..
An in-depth analysis of the history of the reserve clause - player rights and team control, exploring the establishment of the reserve system and player rest..
2018년 NPB가 도입한 타이브레이크 규칙에 대한 심층 분석으로, 통계 데이터와 MLB 연장전 규칙과의 비교, 선수 및 감독들의 관점을 통해 고스트 러너 논쟁을 검증한다.
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.