baseball

I started playing amateur baseball about 10 years ago, having no prior experience in student baseball. Over those 10 years, I've belonged to various teams and interacted with many different people. This time, I'd like to share my own conclusions about how to enjoy amateur baseball and what I look for in it. My fundamental thinking is...

This article will cover the basics and tips for infield defense in amateur baseball, aimed at beginners. We'll focus on points that are easy to understand and remember. This is also a summary page of other articles I've written about amateur baseball. (Article summary: Beginner's Guide to Batting, Fielding, and Baserunning...).

This guide is for beginners in amateur baseball, covering tips on batting, fielding, and base running. It also includes information on practice methods and equipment such as bats.

Every year, a breakout player emerges from each team. Some players join the team that year and immediately make their mark in the first team, but most spend their time in the minor leagues, building their reputation and achieving results before moving up to the first team. This time, we'll examine their performance in the minor leagues and try to predict which players might shine next year...

For someone like me, who has no experience in student baseball, starting to play amateur baseball as an adult reveals many areas where I fall short compared to experienced players. I practice to try and bridge that gap, but the amount of free time I have as an adult is limited. This inevitably leads to...

The professional baseball postseason saw heated battles in both the Climax Series and the Japan Series. While both are short, intense competitions, I believe there are subtle differences in their strategies. This time, I'll share my own thoughts. C...

It's been 13 years since I started seriously watching professional baseball, since Ochiai became manager of the Chunichi Dragons in 2004. Part of it is because I started playing amateur baseball myself, but that has also changed how I view and watch professional baseball. This time, I'd like to discuss why my perspective has changed...

If you play amateur baseball, you've probably thought at least once, "I don't want to go, I hate it." I certainly have, many times. To put it simply, if you don't want to go, then don't. Amateur baseball is a hobby, not a job. There's no need to go if it makes you feel bad...

Today, October 26, 2017, the professional baseball draft was held. As a fan, I'll be discussing various aspects of the players acquired by the Chunichi Dragons, including how the competition for positions will unfold. Related article: Chunichi Dragons' 2018 Draft Picks and Evaluations...

If you've played in amateur baseball games, you've probably noticed some poor sportsmanship on either the opposing team or your own. This time, I'll write about my thoughts on game etiquette. For other pages about amateur baseball, click here. (For amateur baseball beginners...).