The giant announced on the 14th that it had proposed the provisional introduction of the DH system next season. That day a document on behalf of Toshikazu Yamaguchi was presented to the Se League Board of Directors. While the influence of the new corona virus remains, he cited it as a reason to reduce the burden on pitchers, strengthen the team and provide exclusive games for professionals. However, as usual, the other Se teams have been cautious and it has been decided that the introduction will not be introduced next season.

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This time too, the discussions about the introduction of the DH system followed parallel lines. It has been debated for several years, but no evidence of progress can be seen. It seems only time has passed barren

Even in the Japanese series, Softbank proposed to adopt the DH system in all games from the point of view of reducing the risk of pitcher failure, and the giant approved it. However, even at that time, the extraordinary executive committee two days before the first match received strong opposition from other Se League teams. Ultimately, it was left to Commissioner Saito, who is the head of the NPB hosting the Japan series, and the limited introduction was approved by not continuing as a discussion on the introduction in SE.

This time, owner Yamaguchi gave three reasons, and before the series, Hara said: “How many dreams can children have? It is educational if the number of regulars is 10 instead of 9. The baseball population will increase if there is a DH system. “I was defending my theory.

The opponents also have a stance. Some people respect tradition, saying, “The strangeness of changing pitcher is reduced” and “Baseball is played by nine people.” Furthermore, one of the leaders of the Se League team asked: “Is it really possible to prevent injuries and relieve fatigue?”, Citing the reason for the pitcher’s health management. It will certainly be difficult to prove a causal relationship.

On the other hand, the proposal and immediate dismissal are too quick. Some teams other than the giant showed their understanding of the tentative introduction and were willing to continue the discussion, but other teams said they did not agree because the discussion had already run out in recent years. Some people said the training (for the next season) ended, but can we handle it after the 2010 season?

It sounds good to say, “We will continue to discuss,” but it is clear to everyone that nothing has progressed. If you disagree, it cannot be said to be a constructive argument without a counterproposal. Some teams are said to have shown a strong stance if they do not respond to discussions if the giant announces the proposal, but the world of the ball will not develop unless they tackle the difficult issues head-on.[Cargo NPB = Ryutaro Hiroshige]