"After 10 years..." Japan's scary MLB mound 'attack', Sugano and Sasaki also try... Otani, Yamamoto, Imana, Senga, Maeda, Matsui+
"After 10 years..." Japan's scary MLB mound 'attack', Sugano and Sasaki also try... Otani, Yamamoto, Imana, Senga, Maeda, Matsui+
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Japanese baseball's strike on the mound of Major League Baseball is going on terrifyingly. At least one Japanese pitcher is expected to play for 30 teams in 10 years.
A total of five players have taken the mound in the MLB this season. They are Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shota Imana of the Chicago Cubs, Godai Senga of the New York Mets, Kenda Maeda of the Detroit Tigers, and Yuki Matsui of the San Diego Padres. Including Otani, the total is six.안전놀이터
If Tomoyuki Sugano and Sasaki Rocky join next year, there will be eight. It can be more than that.
At this rate, about 30 Japanese pitchers may occupy the MLB mound in 10 years.
The competitiveness of Japanese pitchers has been proven. Otani already showed off his elite pitching skills at the Angels. He only hit the ball this year, but will also serve as a pitcher next year.
Imana performed unexpectedly. Yamamoto took about three months off due to injury, but was effective on the mound. Senga was not able to play due to injury, but he has already established himself as the Mets' ace last year. He is scheduled to make a surprise appearance in Game 1 of this postseason's Division Series. Matsui was a strong relief pitcher. Only Maeda was sluggish.
Sugano tried to advance to the big league through the posting system in 2021, but stayed in Japan because the conditions were not right.
However, he doesn't give up, and this time he tries as a complete FA.
Sugano left 276 games with 136 wins, 74 losses, and a 2.43 ERA in 12 seasons with the Yomiuri Giants of Japan's professional baseball league.
In the 2024 season, he recorded a good performance of 15 2/3 innings with 15-3 ERA of 1.67 in 24 games.
Sasaki of Chiba Lotte Marines is seeking to challenge the big league with a posting system. However, due to durability issues and the possibility of Lotte refusing to post, his entry into the Major League next year may be canceled.
In addition, there are many elite pitchers who are aiming to advance to the big league.