I haven't seen this anime, in fact I don't remember watching any anime that has to do with sports. I can tell you that in each country there is a sport that, let's say, shines over others for being the favorite. For example, here it's baseball, in Argentina and Brazil it's soccer.
But if this anime managed to make you feel inside the game, it accomplished its mission. Here there are two teams that when they go to face each other, they fill the stadiums and the atmosphere is unique. Greetings
I forgot to put this into consideration. You're entirely correct. It's different for different countries. My apologies for speaking low a bit about baseball at first.
It's a lovely anime,trust me. you'd enjoy it. Something to take your mind off what's bothering you,a temporary distraction. That's what I used it for🤓