Nippon Professional Baseball, also known as NPB, a privately owned entity headquartered in Japan, functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer. Founded in 1936, the organization reported $50.5M in revenue as of 2025. The company specializes in bat sports and serves as the national governing body for baseball in Japan.
An article published on May 20, 2026, examined player transfer restrictions within Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), analyzing them through the lens of competition and labor law, highlighting how rules established by clubs and their governing body have historically limited player mobility despite its recognition as a fundamental labor right. This follows the Yomiuri Giants' 0-4 loss to the Hanshin Tigers in an 11-inning contest at the Tokyo Dome on July 19, 2025, a defeat that eliminated the Giants' chances of winning on their own. Earlier, on July 15, 2025, reliever Grant Hartwig signed with NPB’s Hanshin Tigers after his release from a minor league contract with the Mets. Previously, on July 11, 2025, former MLB slugger J.D. Davis, who previously played for the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants, signed with NPB’s Seibu Lions. On the same day, infielder Michael Chavis joined NPB’s Chunichi Dragons, departing from a minor league deal with the Dodgers.
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Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB)'s product portfolio comprises of search, social, and retail media and bat sports.
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Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB)'s revenues were less than $100M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB)'s revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is baseball. For full access to Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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