Roki Sasaki (Japanese: 佐々木 朗希, Hepburn: Sasaki Rōki, born November 3, 2001), nicknamed " the Monster of the Reiwa Era " (令和の怪物, Reiwa no Kaibutsu), is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chiba Lotte Marines. He made his NPB debut in 2021 ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki has agreed to sign with the Dodgers, he announced in a post on Instagram on Friday afternoon. The club sent out a release confirming the signing on Wednesday, with an introductory press conference set for 3 p.m. PT.

Jan 17, 2025 · Here's a preview of the type of stuff we're hoping to see from Sasaki in MLB, based on what we saw from him at the World Baseball Classic. 1) He should have one of the highest-octane fastballs in the Majors. Sasaki's four-seamer in the WBC averaged 100.3 mph. He topped out at 101.9 mph, hitting that mark three times.

Dec 31, 2024 · Six teams have been publicly confirmed as meeting with Sasaki: The New York Yankees and Mets, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers and, most recently, …

Jan 17, 2025 · Rōki Sasaki, the 23-year-old phenom from Japan whose services for the next six seasons could be procured by every Major League Baseball franchise for the equivalent of a …

Jan 15, 2025 · Sasaki boasts incredible velocity, bringing arguably the hardest fastball Japan has ever seen. Sasaki has reached as high as 102.5 mph, albeit during a warmup game for the …

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Nov 9, 2024 · Given Japan's propensity to produce aces in rapid succession, it's no wonder Dave Roberts & Co. have turned their attention to 23-year-old righty Roki Sasaki, who is being …

Dec 10, 2024 · Discover the inspiring journey of Roki Sasaki, Japan's baseball sensation known for his record-breaking fastball, perfect game, and resilience after tragedy. Explore his career highlights and future MLB prospects.

Nov 9, 2024 · Roki Sasaki, the ace Japanese right-hander, is poised to join a Major League Baseball organization before the 2025 season. The Chiba Lotte Marines, Sasaki's Nippon Professional Baseball team, announced that they will post the 23-year-old.