Yakult Swallows Manager Shingo Takatsu 3-Book Set

⚫︎ The Job of a Minor League Manager: It's Okay to Lose If It Means Developing Players
Shingo Takatsu
Price: ¥880

The author, who has experience as a relief pitcher in Japan and Major League Baseball, and has also played in Korea, Taiwan, and independent leagues, discusses his well-regarded player development and coaching methods, and explores new possibilities in baseball.

I intend to re-examine the job of a minor league manager while introducing what is considered and done in the minor leagues of professional baseball, a place for developing talent. Ultimately, I think what I should keep in mind as a minor league manager is quite simple: to never forget to create an environment where players can play with a good attitude.

⚫︎ The Job of a Major League Manager: I Want to Win with the Players I've Developed
Price: ¥968

Team management that wins while developing players, and the power of words, represented by "Everything will be alright."

As I went into the circle created by the players, I was surprised to see everyone crying. Norichika Aoki, Tetsuto Yamada, Munetaka Murakami, Shingo Kawabata, Masanori Ishikawa, and Yuhei Nakamura were all crying. When I saw Aoki's tears, I almost cried too, so I kept my eyes down. I wondered how much everyone had suffered. I was so glad we won. There are tears that can only be shed because of the hardship. Facing the players who were sobbing, the first words that came out were "Congratulations." As for me, I just wanted to praise the players. It was the players themselves who won the Japan Series. I was filled with the feeling that, "You guys are amazing, you really did a great job."

⚫︎ Ideal Workplace Management: The Job of a Major League Manager
Price: ¥990

Consecutive Central League championships, Interleague Series victory, flexible rotation, and the power of words.

A legendary manager who is revolutionizing the baseball world clearly explains his management methods. Heading towards a three-peat, people chant like a mantra, "Let's go!" and "As a team!" However, little is mentioned about how to achieve this. Having thought about the method for a long time, I arrived at the following words: "Consider the other person and get to know the other person." Individuals work to achieve the organization's goals. I, as the manager, lead the team. However, as a manager, you can't do everything your way. If you only impose your own ideas, the motivation of the people around you towards their work will not increase. Therefore, what becomes important is to imagine what the people you work with want to do for the organization.