[Hit-Level] A Collection of Trivia & Fun Facts About Baseball

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In Japan, topics about baseball are endless—whether it’s Nippon Professional Baseball or Major League Baseball in the United States!

Every year, many baseball fans can’t help but wonder which team will win the league and become the champion of Japan, and which player will pull off a miraculous play.

So in this article, we’ll introduce trivia and fun facts that will make you love baseball even more.

We’ve gathered trivia and tidbits from various angles, including the history of baseball and the little mysteries you casually notice while watching games.

Whether you’re a big baseball fan or someone who doesn’t know much about the sport, you’ll find yourself thinking, “Oh, so that’s how it is!” and enjoying it—so be sure to check it out!

[Hit-Level] Collection of Trivia & Fun Facts About Baseball (11–20)

The official title of “Rokko Oroshi” is “The Hanshin Tigers Song.”

The official title of the Hanshin Tigers’ fight song “Rokko Oroshi” is “Hanshin Tigers no Uta” (The Hanshin Tigers’ Song).

Not only Hanshin Tigers fans, but many people in general are likely familiar with this song.

Because everyone calls it “Rokko Oroshi,” it’s easy to assume that’s the actual title.

The current title, “Hanshin Tigers no Uta,” was adopted when the team’s name changed from the Osaka Tigers to the Hanshin Tigers.

The composer was Yuji Koseki, who produced many famous songs in that era.

In a popularity poll of songs composed by Yuji Koseki conducted by Nippon Columbia, “Hanshin Tigers no Uta” ranked near the top.

Though it’s a classic with a long history, it’s clear that the song is still widely loved and cherished today.

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In conclusion

We’ve shared some trivia and fun facts about baseball—what did you think? Even if you’re knowledgeable about today’s standout players and teams, some of the historical trivia might have been new to you.

Feel free to use these as conversation starters with fellow baseball fans!