”A. Maybe in Japan they don't appreciate carelessness. Maybe in Japan it is expected that you perform your job to the maximum of your ability and with a minimum of dumb mistakes. Maybe you should ask Taro or Ice or Dr. Naka and maybe they'll tell you that costing your co-workers money, through negligence, isn't cool in Japan.”
There are 2 things I can comment.
1. IIRC the rules are different.
Without any runner the pitcher has to deliver in 12 seconds for MLB but for NPB the time is 20seconds.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/official_rules/pitcher_8.jsphttp://...
"8.04
When the bases are unoccupied, the pitcher shall deliver the ball to the batter within 12 seconds after he receives the ball. Each time the pitcher delays the game by violating this rule, the umpire shall call Ball. The 12-second timing starts when the pitcher is in possession of the ball and the batter is in the box, alert to the pitcher. The timing stops when the pitcher releases the ball.
The intent of this rule is to avoid unnecessary delays. The umpire shall insist that the catcher return the ball promptly to the pitcher, and that the pitcher take his position on the rubber promptly. Obvious delay by the pitcher should instantly be penalized by the umpire."
走者がいない場合は捕手からの返球を受けた後、20秒以内に投球しないといけない
Google translation:
After receiving a throw-in from the catcher, if there is no runner we Do I have to throw within 20 seconds ^^;
2. The Japanese fans like the ”間” "space" the same as in Kendo, Jujitsu and other Budou "martial arts".
They like the mental or spirit fight between pitcher and batter.
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