Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB, 日本野球機構, Nippon Yakyū Kikō) is a professional baseball league and the highest level of baseball in Japan. Locally, it is often called Puro Yakyū (プロ野球, Puroyagu), meaning simply Professional Baseball; outside of Japan, NPB is often referred to as "Japanese baseball".

Nippon Professional Baseball Organization Official WebSite. 2025 Schedules [ Pre-Season Games ] Feb. 22 (sat) - Mar. 23 (sun) [ Regular Season ]

Nippon Professional Baseball Organization Official WebSite. NOTE: (*) Before the split-up from one-league system to the two-league system.(1936-1949)

The 2024 Nippon Professional Baseball season was the 75th season of professional baseball in Japan since Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) was reorganized in 1950 and the 90th anniversary of the founding of professional baseball in Japan.There were 12 NPB teams, split evenly between the Central League and Pacific League.. The Hanshin Tigers entered the season as the defending champions.

The 2021 Nippon Professional Baseball season was the 72nd season of professional baseball in Japan since Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) was reorganized in 1950. There were 12 NPB teams, split evenly between the Central League and Pacific League.

Oct 6, 2020 · Since 1950, Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) has been the highest level of baseball in Japan. Here's what you should know!

There are various methods available to stay up to date with Nippon Professional Baseball and share in the passion of the sport with fellow fans around the globe. Below are a few of our favorite and most reliable sources for checking scores. The official NPB.JP website updates scores daily.

Japanese players are being written by the Hepburn system Roman alphabet. ' (*)' in the Alphabetical List: developmental player.

Apr 9, 2024 · The highest level of Japanese baseball, the Nippon Professional Baseball League (NPB), is simply awesome. There is great competition, interactive fans, and a long history. Simply put, it’s everything you need in a sports league.

Jun 18, 2020 · Nippon Professional Baseball, the world's second-most prominent baseball league, is scheduled to launch its season on Friday, June 19, three months after its original Opening Day plans were...