The batter is hit directly by a pitch thrown by the pitcher.

A dead ball (hit-by-pitch) refers to a situation where the batter, unable to avoid it in the batter’s box, is struck by a pitch. In this case, the batter is awarded first base.

catcher

The catcher sits at home plate facing the opposite direction from the pitcher and other fielders—that is, toward the outside of the field, toward the backstop. Meanwhile, all the other defensive players are positioned facing the batter and home plate.

Samurai Japan

Japan’s national baseball team is nicknamed “Samurai Japan.” The term “samurai” represents a uniquely Japanese sense of pride and expresses the strong unity with which they aim to be the best in the world. With the top team at the pinnacle, it is a united program of professionals and amateurs alike—including corporate league and university teams as well as the women’s national team—coming together to become the strongest in the world.

Sadaharu Oh

Sadaharu Oh played for the Yomiuri Giants and holds the world record of 868 career home runs. For this reason, he is called the 'Home Run King of the World.'

Godzilla

Ever since his days in Japan, Hideki Matsui was affectionately nicknamed “Godzilla” for his powerful hitting and frequent home runs. He was called by the same nickname with the Yankees as well, and was beloved by many fans.

Beer

In professional baseball, when a team wins the championship, there’s a traditional celebration called “beer pouring,” where the manager and players douse each other with beer. As a way of celebrating, the players pour large amounts of beer all over themselves and share the joy of victory. In the United States, where the tradition originated, it’s customary to use champagne instead, known as a “champagne shower” or “champagne fight.”

number 18

In professional baseball, the 'ace number' is the jersey number typically worn by the team’s ace pitcher, with number 18 traditionally holding that status. In many clubs, it serves as the number symbolizing the ace.