[Miyamoto Shinya]The standard is “whether it's interesting or not” and the next DH system is pitch clock and tie break – Professional baseball: Nikkan Sports Premium

KojimaFinally, the Central League has decided to introduce a DH system. Miyamoto's ideas were published in the Nikkan Sports newspaper on August 5th. thank you very much!

MiyamotoIt's a sports newspaper that I've been signed to. I'll do anything!

KojimaIs there anything you didn't say enough?

MiyamotoHmm, I wonder why they're not going to start from 2027 and will start next year. If I were going to do it anyway, I should do it soon… If pitchers are going to be a DH from the next year, they won't be motivated to practice bunts next year (lol).

In Japan's baseball world, professionals need to lead, but it's no good to play the Central League because amateurs do it.

Additionally, for the past few years, it has been “high pitching and low hits.” I'm glad I got in earlier.

KojimaIt seems that there will be one year to move in terms of formation. It can't be helped if it was decided at the off-season this year, but I don't really understand it (bitter smile).

MiyamotoThe draft hasn't been done yet. It's still a long way from the announcement of the FA. It's fine to appreciate the fact that he's gotten a heavy lift, but it's still as slow as ever.

There are still so many things to change, but I'm worried about what will happen (bitter smile).

KojimaThere's no pitch clock or tiebreaking, right? If you don't keep doing what you can, it would be confusing to do it all at once.

MiyamotoThat's exactly right. I think pitch clocks in particular take some time to get used to it.

Well, WBC, which uses pitch clocks, will be next spring. Even if I introduce it now, it's too late (lol).

KojimaIt seems that players are opposed to pitch clocks.

MiyamotoThat's obvious. This is an unnecessary rule for players who play. It's only natural that pitchers especially don't like it. Other than players who are hoping to transfer to the majors or players who will be appearing in the WBC, you'd definitely not want to do it.

In that case, it will never be introduced by majority vote. This may be a rough idea, but I think it won't be introduced unless there are games in WBC where pitch clocks are affected and lose. This is the issue that the commissioner and NPB have to work.

KojimaIf that's why you lose at the WBC, it's a matter of responsibility.

MiyamotoI wouldn't say that, but maybe they think it's easy to deal with. It's not easy.

As I have said many times, in the case of corporate baseball, there are players who always take the pitch clock in the city competition. When it comes to a nervous match, you just can't help but play it.

KojimaThat means you won't understand unless you make a mistake (bitter smile).

MiyamotoI think that's a waste because once you get used to pitch clocks, it's likely to have an advantage in Japan.

If you introduce a pitch clock, you'll also be restricted from being able to control your balls. You won't know until you try this, but I think Japan, which has many athletes who can run, will have an advantage. You can control your guard up until the second inning, and in the third inning, you can move to second base unless you get out.

Additionally, Japanese pitchers are on average good at quick motion. Many major pitchers don't get quick at all. There are some parts that make it easier for opponents to run, but I think Japanese mobile baseball is even more of a threat.

KojimaAnd the game time will be shorter.

MiyamotoFor Kojima-san, who doesn't want to work for a long time, that's better, right?

KojimaThat's just the same thing.

MiyamotoI'm sure some fans want to watch it for a long time.

But the other day, someone who was on YouTube went to see the majors. Then he said something interesting.

In Japan, games that take place in a short time are often low scores. Looking over there, it seems that even batting battles are short and have a good tempo. When I saw that, I thought everyone would think it would be better to have a pitch clock on it. He said it was very interesting.

KojimaIt certainly looks fun. Even in low score games, when you watch them while thinking, “I don't think I'll get any points,” you sometimes get bored. Japan in particular has few batters who can hit home runs. That's what's really disappointing when there's no DH system and pitchers get at-bats.

Speaking of time savings, what about tiebreaks?

MiyamotoPros definitely should do it. The basic principle of sports is that they clearly state black and white. If we were to catch up in a draw in a losing game, I think it would be good, but the draw is half-hearted. If you're happy to win, you're so happy to win, and if you're disappointed to lose, you're so depressed.

I think it would be impossible to get the fans who paid to come and watch it and not knowing whether they're happy or sad when they end up in a draw.

KojimaIt's the basis of a competition.

MiyamotoAlso, I have experienced tiebreaking in seniors (middle school baseball), and those who play it are irresistible to be nervous. The tie-break in junior high school begins with one out and bases loaded, but once you hit a getaway it's over. It's a big deal to which number you start, and the weight of luck is greater than your ability.

On the other hand, I think people watching will be excited and enjoyable. Unlike amateurs, professionals enjoy their fans and get paid. I think it's only the professionals who should introduce it.

KojimaI've heard that there were some parts of the people who were opposed to what to do with the official records, but what about that?

MiyamotoThe rules have changed up until now. It's going to happen anyway. I think it would be better to make new records and that.

KojimaThat's right. Miyamoto-san, I would be better off being a commissioner (lol).

MiyamotoPlease forgive me (lol).