The Japan Baseball Playbook
Sam NaganoSam Nagano. Bridging the gap between Japanese and global baseball. Experienced coach across Japan, the US, and Canada. Sharing insights on scouting, recruiting, and coaching.
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Why Some Japanese Baseball Coaches Discourage Celebrations
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A timely hit. A costly error. A disputed call.
Each gives a player a reason to react. But how much of that reaction should show on the field?
If you watched Ichiro Suzuki, Hideki Matsui, or Hideo Nomo, yo...
The Baseball Lessons That Outlasted My Playing Career
Me (right) with my coaches during high school. I analyzed games from the dugout as the team’s scorekeeper.
A quick note before today’s article: If you haven’t completed The Japan Baseball Playbook reader survey yet, I’d be grateful if you...
What a Recruiting Video Cannot Show About a Japanese Player
A recruiting video can show a player’s bat speed, arm strength, defense, and running ability. It reveals much less about whether he will speak up when he needs help, understand what is expected of him in class, or adjust when a coach wants...
How Japanese Hitters Adapt at the Plate in U.S. College Baseball
I was born and raised in Japan and spent much of my life around Japanese baseball.
I played there, and later coached at the high school level. I also went on to coach college baseball in both Canada and the United States.
Along the way, I...
The Baseball Skill That Starts Before Anyone Touches a Ball
At some Japanese high schools, more than 100 baseball players begin practice by running in lines, matching every step and every shout.
From the outside, it may look like a ritual of discipline or team unity.
And in some cases, that may be...
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