On April 7, 2026, Hiroto Saiki struck out 16 batters in 8 innings on 105 pitches, tying the Central League record. Using official NPB box score data, this article analyzes his batter-by-batter strikeout patterns, zero-walk efficiency against 29 batters faced, and what the numbers reveal about his dominance.
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.
For decades, Central League pitchers stepped into the batter's box as a matter of course. With universal DH under discussion, the sight of a pitcher batting may soon vanish from NPB entirely.
深入分析阪神虎队黑暗时代的完整记录，探讨1987-2002年低迷期的起因、经过与历史教训。
Verifying interleague play's impact on NPB's competitive landscape and team finances through 20 years of data.
本文考察中日龙队的历史与名古屋棒球的传统。分析投手王国的谱系、落合博满教练时代的黄金期，以及名古屋这座城市与球队之间的深厚纽带。
An analysis of the Yakult Swallows' history through the lens of underdog triumphs. This article examines how a perennially weak team, overshadowed by the Yomiuri and Tigers, repeatedly reached the summit through Katsuya Nomura's ID baseball and the fighting spirit of players like Tsutomu Wakamatsu.
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 split into Central and Pacific Leagues in 1950, triggered by conflict over the Mainichi Shimbun's team entry. This traces the causes and lasting impact of the two-league system.