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This is a compilation of all the articles I've written about the Chunichi Dragons so far. Many of the articles are about whatever came to mind, including draft evaluations, starting lineup predictions, and personal anecdotes about the players. I'd be happy if you could read them when you have some free time. Draft Evaluation: Chunichi Dragons 2017 Draft...

This article reviews the Chunichi Dragons' 2024 season. Considering the end of manager Tatsunami's three-year tenure, I've summarized my thoughts on the problems and successes of the season.

This article explains how to hit a baseball without turning your wrist and how to use your pulling hand effectively. It introduces ways of thinking and practice methods to utilize your pulling hand, especially for those who tend to focus too much on their pushing hand.

Well, although the season is still underway, this year's draft is upon us. This year, due to the impact of the coronavirus, baseball, both professional and amateur, is being played under unusual circumstances. In particular, with various tournaments being canceled or scaled down, players...

This article introduces the "Horai Swing" batting technique and shares my experience practicing it. It summarizes the results and my thoughts after working on it during the self-isolation period, including practicing swings in the park and watching practice videos.

Introduction: This year's professional baseball preseason games have ended, and the opening day is approaching. However, the situation is quite unusual, with preseason games being held without spectators and the opening day being postponed. Since practice games will continue until the opening day, players shouldn't get rusty, but...

The draft season is here again. To be honest, I'm not very familiar with high school, college, or amateur baseball. Therefore, while I know the players who are often talked about as top draft prospects each year, I hardly know any of the other players. However, I still support my favorite team...

June 2019 has arrived, and the interleague games of professional baseball have begun again this year. I'd like to summarize various aspects of the Chunichi Dragons, the team I support, including their strengths and strategies leading up to the interleague games, and future prospects. Regarding injuries, currently there are a significant number of key players injured, and...

Professional baseball season is about to begin. As a fan of the Chunichi Dragons, who had a poor season last year, I'm filled with boundless hope right before the season starts. This time, based on the results of the preseason games, I've made my own predictions for the opening day starting lineup and the players who will make the first team. I'll be carefully watching all the games...

In amateur baseball, there's a really wide range of pitcher skill levels. From those who played at the corporate league level to complete beginners with no prior baseball experience, there's a huge variety. This time, I'd like to create my own criteria for determining the skill levels of amateur baseball pitchers. Regarding these criteria...