1.
continuing to pitch (baseball)
In baseball, when a pitcher remains in the game rather than being replaced by a relief pitcher.
エースが九回まで続投した。
The ace continued pitching through the ninth inning.
監督はピッチャーの続投を決めた。
The manager decided to keep the pitcher in the game.
先発の投手は球数が多かったが、好調だったため続投となった。
The starting pitcher had a high pitch count but was kept in because he was pitching well.
2.
staying on in a position, remaining in office
Continuing in a leadership role, position, or job rather than stepping down or being replaced. Commonly used in politics and business.
社長が続投する方針だ。
The policy is for the president to remain in office.
大臣は内閣改造でも続投が決まった。
The minister was confirmed to stay on even after the cabinet reshuffle.
監督は成績不振にもかかわらず続投が発表され、ファンの間で議論になった。
Despite poor results, the manager's continuation was announced, sparking debate among fans.
USAGE:
Originally a baseball term, now widely used in politics and business to describe staying in a leadership position. The figurative sense (sense 2) is now more common in everyday news than the baseball sense.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 続投する: to continue in a role
- 続投が決まる: continuation is decided
- 続投を表明する: to announce one's intention to stay on
- 続投要請: request to remain in office