“Liga Agresiva” launched by former Koshien baseball team, about 80 schools from 13 prefectures participated
Conventional metal bats are prohibited. Up to 2 types of changing balls. The high school baseball league match “Liga Agresiva”, which was founded in Osaka and has spread all over the country, has its own rules. It was a former Koshien baseball player who proposed a unique league. The challenge to transform high school baseball was the unwavering philosophy of thinking about the possibilities and future of children.
“Liga Agresiva” started in 2015 from 6 high schools in Osaka. After that, it spread to Nagano and Niigata prefectures that agreed with the idea of the league, and now about 80 schools in 13 prefectures are participating.
Held in the fall, there are also local rules in each area. For example, in the case of Osaka, in the case of a doubleheader, each player can only participate in up to 12 innings in a day. Depending on the prefecture, there are rules such as “re-entry” where 12 or more people can participate in one game and can re-enter.
While making the best use of the “individuality” of the region, be conscious of keeping the philosophy and basic rules. Tomohito Hancho, the director of the NPO “BB Future,” which participates in Koshien in Niigata and Akinori High School, said, “The important thing is why players and leaders are playing the league. It’s about understanding and sharing. “
While aiming for victory, expand the possibilities and future of the players. Although the idea is simple, it also raises issues for the high school baseball world. The reason for the league match is to create opportunities for more players to play more time. Looking to the future, there are rules common to all leagues.
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