Professional Baseball Player
プロやきゅうせんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Professional baseball players belong to professional baseball teams and engage in hitting, pitching, fielding, and baserunning in official games to aim for team victories.
Description
Professional baseball players join professional teams through drafts or free contracts and compete in second-team and first-team games. They improve their skills and physical fitness through daily practice and training, contribute to team strategies during the season through away games, relief pitching, and starting rotations, and are also required to handle media, fan services, and sponsor events after games. After retirement, they often continue their careers as coaches, managers, or commentators.
Future Outlook
The domestic professional baseball market is stable, but with strengthened team development and expanding exchanges with overseas leagues, opportunities for development players are expected to increase. Adapting to diversifying fan bases is also seen as a challenge.
Personality Traits
Good team player / High concentration / Patient / Strong competitive spirit
Work Style
Away camps / Event対応 / Media対応 / Professional contracts / Seasonal
Career Path
High school baseball → College baseball or amateur baseball → Draft selection → Rookie player → First-team regular → Veteran → Post-retirement: Coach, manager, commentator
Required Skills
Baserunning / Fielding / Game sense / Hitting skills / Physical fitness and explosiveness / Pitching skills
Recommended Skills
Basic nutrition knowledge / Communication skills (English) / Mental training / Sports science knowledge (biomechanics)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because they need to instantly change their play according to opponents and game situations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because high physical endurance is required through long games and packed schedules. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because they play in front of large crowds and media, with results always under scrutiny. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination and collaboration are essential as it is a team sport. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because tactics are planned by managers and coaches. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical analysis is often handled by dedicated staff. |
| Planning & Organization | Because there are few opportunities for individuals to engage in large-scale planning. |
Aliases
- Baseball Player
- Professional Baseball Player
Related Jobs
- Amateur Baseball Player
- Baseball Coach
- High School Baseball Player
- Sports Commentator
- Sports Trainer