NPB 是否需要投球计时器 - 缩短比赛时间与投手适应
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.
制度与规则
记录规则变更和制度改革历史的文章
机器人裁判的好球带 - 机器判定引入的课题
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.
选秀逆指名制度的黑暗 - 被废除的制度留下的伤痕
The reverse nomination draft system, which existed from 1993 to 2006, was a groundbreaking mechanism allowing players to choose their team.
NPB 裁判员鲜为人知的培养制度 - 隐形主角是如何炼成的
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.
NPB的平局在全球属于异类 - 不分胜负的棒球国际比较
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?
代理人制度的滞后 - NPB 球员为何无法平等谈判
NPB 长期以来限制球员代理人参与谈判。球员亲自与球团进行合同续签被视为「传统」，专业代理人的介入一直被排斥。
代跑专职球员制度 - 特殊规则的历史与废除
分析 NPB 曾经存在的代跑专职球员制度的历史。本文考察了该制度的引入背景、实际运用情况、走向废除的过程，以及跑垒专家所发挥的作用。
育成合同的陷阱 - 梦想一军登录的最低保障年薪世界
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.'
DH制统一争论 - 中央联盟为何坚守「投手上场打击」的棒球
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.
场地规则的奇妙世界 - 因球场而异的特别规则
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.
台风与赛事运营 - NPB 的气象风险管理史
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.
NPB 裁判评价制度 - 幕后对判罚质量的考核
Explaining how NPB umpires are evaluated and improve their skills through technology and institutional frameworks.
不死三振是棒球最令人困惑的规则 - 迷宫般条件的完全解析
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 自由球员制度的光与影 - 球员权利与球团的困境
NPB's free agent system since 1993: domestic FA after 8 years, international after 9, compensation mechanisms, and the talent concentration debate.
球数限制争论的走向 - 保护投手手臂的标准在哪里
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.
为什么只有棒球让主队最后进攻 - 后攻优势的结构性原因
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?
为什么棒球是九局 - 局数的起源与七局制的可能性
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.
故意保送的战略学 - 回避对决的损益平衡点
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.
NPB 外援名额攻防 - 外援策略如何左右联赛冠军归属
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..
球场安保体系的演变 - 保护观众安全的机制
Traces the evolution of NPB stadium security, covering foul ball accident prevention, bag checks, facial recognition trials, and spectator incident response.
没人能完美解释「投手犯规」- NPB 中最模糊的规则
投手犯规 (Balk) 是棒球中最难理解的规则。公认棒球规则列出了 13 项犯规条件，但裁判之间的解释各不相同，甚至球员也难以准确说明。为什么投手犯规如此模糊？
平局制度的变迁 - 延长赛规则的历史
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.
国际选秀构想 - 全球人才争夺的未来
本文分析 NPB 与 MLB 之间讨论的国际选秀构想，考察全球人才竞争的现状、制度设计面临的挑战，以及对 NPB 国际战略的影响。
投球计时器讨论 - 缩短比赛时间的努力
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.
慈悲规则之争 - 如何应对大比分差距比赛
对 NPB 慈悲规则争论的分析。本文考察了该制度在业余棒球中的实施情况、在职业棒球中引入该制度的论据，以及围绕球员尊严和观众权利的争论。
转会窗口制度提案 - 激活 NPB 交易市场
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..
脑震荡协议的引入 - 保护球员安全的制度改革
考察 NPB 脑震荡协议从 2017 年特例措施至今的引入与实施情况，结合具体案例和国际比较分析制度改革的意义与课题。
NPB年金制度 - 球员退役保障体系
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.
守备布阵禁令讨论 - 限制极端防守站位
Quantifies the effects of MLB 2023 shift-ban rules and analyzes the key issues and potential impact of adopting similar regulations in NPB.
为什么界外球可以无限打下去 - 两好球后界外球不算出局的原因
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.
为什么只有捕手与观众面朝同一方向
九名防守球员中有八人面朝本垒。只有捕手面朝相反方向-朝向投手，与本垒后方的球迷共享同一视角。这种反向站位使捕手成为棒球中最独特的位置。
为什么打者「背对着」跑向一垒 - 不看球就跑的奇妙行为
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.
裁判制度的历史 - NPB判罚体系的演变与挑战
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.
国际转会规则的演变 - 连接 NPB 与 MLB 的制度历史
分析 NPB 与 MLB 之间国际转会规则的演变。本文考察了入札制度的诞生与修订、日美之间的谈判历史，以及围绕球员权利与球团利益平衡的争论。
为什么棒球垒间距离是 27.43 米 - 90 英尺这个奇迹般的距离
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.
为什么棒球手套只戴一只手 - 明明双手接球更安全
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.
替补席人数的变迁 - 注册名额制度的历史
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.
让渡制度的历史与课题 - NPB 追求战力均衡之路
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.
自由球员制度的历史 - 球员转会自由化及其影响
本文分析 NPB 自由球员制度的历史与影响。从 1993 年制度引入至今的演变、球员权利的扩大以及对竞争平衡的影响进行考察。
录像回放制度的引入 - 科技与裁判的共存
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 制度的历史 - 两联盟的差异与统一争论
全面探讨 DH 制度的历史 - 两联盟的差异与统一争论，从 DH 制度的引入 - 太平洋联盟的决定到 DH 制度的未来及其对 NPB 的影响。
NPB年薪制度分析 - 工资帽引入之争
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..
保留制度的历史 - 球员权利与球团控制
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..
加时赛规则争议 - 幽灵跑者制度的是与非
深入分析 NPB 于 2018 年引入的加时赛规则，通过统计数据、与 MLB 加时赛规则的比较以及球员和教练的观点，全面审视幽灵跑者制度的争议。
全面 DH 制争论 - 两联盟统一指定打击规则的利弊
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.