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07-12-2022, 02:12 PM
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Roki Sasaki
With all disdain for anointing players too young, this youngster in 85 innings this year in Japan has 124 Ks, only 14 walks, and an ERA of 1.48. He pitched a perfect game and then was perfect through 8 in the next game. I heard an interview about him on NPR and (grain of salt) veteran observers were saying he is very very special. It will be interesting to see what becomes of him. Apparently he is used relatively sparingly in a conscious effort to protect his arm.
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07-12-2022, 07:24 PM
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My son just came home from over there. He was there for almost 3 years. His favorite team is the Chiba Lotte Marines. He brought me a few things with this young man on them.
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09-21-2024, 04:02 PM
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Is anyone following this youngster? His 2024 season was not quite as impressive as his surreal prior two seasons with WHIP under 0.8 and off the charts strikeouts. In particular his pinpoint control seems to have deserted him a bit and his walks were way up. He's still only 22.
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09-23-2024, 02:06 PM
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I sure am. If you look at the modern pickups thread I picked up a few just this month.
I am looking forward to his debut, although it seems to already be a wrap that he will be a Dodger. They have been putting in the work and they know the expansion it will bring to their already massive Japan fan base. I thought he would be on the way this winter, but now I am leaning toward him staying for one more season based on the rumor mill. This is a recent pickup and my favorite rc of his visually-
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09-23-2024, 02:43 PM
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Justin, how do you feel about his dropoff this year?
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09-23-2024, 03:12 PM
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He concerns me. It seems like he should have taken a step forward this year in terms of innings but he hasn’t. So far he’s topped out at 129 innings, which is a fairly average college workload. Except he’s going on his fourth professional season.
If I were an owner, I would find it very hard to give this guy a $100 million. I don't think it's realistic to expect a guy who pitched 102 innings this year to make 25 starts in MLB in 2025 and I would have a real problem paying someone that kind of money with the expectation they'll begin the season in the minor leagues. Last edited by packs; 09-23-2024 at 03:34 PM.
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The other is more mental, Chiba Lotte has not been very happy since he asked last year to be posted. They delayed and still haven’t made up their mind as to a decision. He has been at odds with the team all season and it’s not the best relationship right now. A unhappy player in an uncomfortable situation is not going to perform at his best. Sadly, I think Chiba Lotte may hold him another season if they don’t get a lottery payday from MLB. That may very well lead to another season in NPD but give him a chance to fully heal. At this point, him coming may be down to 50/50.
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This article has some good explanation on the Roki situation and the posting process of NPB. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/...0the%20Marines.
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