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Shotaro Morii, Athletics and Baseball in Japan

Shotaro Morii, 18-year-old 2-way player, bypasses Japanese baseball to sign with Athletics

Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed to a minor league contract with the Athletics that includes a signing bonus of $1,

The New York Times · 2d

Athletics signee Shotaro Morii is charting a rare path for Japanese baseball players

Japanese baseball stars have almost exclusively come to MLB after playing in NPB. Morii is breaking precedent by signing with the A's.

Last Word on Sports on MSN · 2d

A’s Sign Japanese High School Phenom Shotaro Morii

Just two hours after the 2025 international signing period opened on Jan. 15, the Athletics made a splash. The team announced they officially signed 18-year-old Japanese sensation Shotaro Morii to a minor league deal accompanied by a $1.

AlBat on MSN · 2d

MLB: Athletics Sign Japanese Phenom Dubbed the New Shohei Ohtani

The Athletics have signed a Japanese player who is being compared to the current Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar, Shohei Ohtani. Just like the Los Angeles Dodgers' phenomenon, who has snagged two MVP awards in his MLB career,

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3:10pm: The Rangers have also been informed that ... The Chiba Lotte Marines, Sasaki’s Nippon Professional Baseball club, will also be owed a posting fee. However, the value of that fee will ...

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Reports: Yankees, Rangers added to clubs Sasaki won't join

The Yankees, who were informed Roki Sasaki won't sign with the club, according to the YES Network in a story confirmed by ...

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Texas Rangers introduce latest free agent addition, another arm for rebuilt bullpen

The Texas Rangers signed a relief pitcher to help improve their bullpen ahead of the 2025 MLB season and following a year ...

Report: Rōki Sasaki Won't Sign Contract with Yankees, Mets or Rangers in Free Agency

The New York Yankees have reportedly been informed that star Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki will not be signing with them this ...

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MLB News: If the Blue fits? RHP Roki Sasaki down to Dodgers, Jays, per report

Right-hander Roki Sasaki, the covered Japanese free agent, has whittled down a list of suitors to two finalists, according to ...

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Ranking the best rookie seasons by Japanese-born players

In the wake of Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki announcing he'll be signing with the Dodgers, the baseball world will anticipate with excitement the arrival of the star right-hander in the Major Leagues.

Dominican infielder Kendry Martinez agrees to $2.5 million deal with Seattle Mariners

Dominican infielder Kendry Martinez was among 17 additional players agreeing to seven-figure bonuses, a $2.5 million deal with the Seattle Mariners. Thirty-two players have agreed ...

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How Dodgers’ 2025 International Bonus Pool Compares To Padres & Blue Jays

Roki Sasaki joined the group of available starting pitchers in MLB free agency when the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon ...

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