“Money Player”: The Intangible Asset in Japanese Baseball
In Japanese professional baseball, the term “money player” (kinsen senshu), sometimes written as “キン・セン選手,” translates literally to “money player.” It’s an internet slang term referring to a fictional player acquired using the monetary compensation a team receives when a player leaves via free agency (FA). Think of it as the “ghost” of a player that could have been. Free Agency and Compensation in Japanese Baseball The FA system allows players who meet certain criteria to freely choose and move to a new team. It aims to protect players’ rights and […]