Japan, Morii and Athletics

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.
Top prospect Shotaro Morii 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.
Shotaro Morii, 18-year-old two-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 Wednesday to a minor league contract with the Athletics that includes a signing bonus of $1,510,500.
The Athletics Sign Shotaro Morii To A Record-Breaking Contract
In keeping with their newfound profligacy, this week it was announced that the Athletics signed 18-year-old Japanese star (in waiting?) Shotaro Morii to a record-setting deal, with a $1,510,500 bonus.
A's sign Japanese teen phenom to record-breaking-deal
The Athletics might not have a home, but they’ve been incredibly active during the offseason. The A’s, who will be
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.
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,

Star Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki chooses Dodgers

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A's round out '25 international class with top emerging talent
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Mystery Team Joins High-Stakes Sweepstakes for Top Japanese Prospect
The pursuit of Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki has taken a surprising turn, as a mystery team has entered the fray.
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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.
Los Angeles Dodgers Attempting to Make Baseball History in 2025 with Japanese Connection
The Los Angeles Dodgers earned another big win in free agency on Friday by securing the services of Japanese pitcher Roki ...
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Report: Dodgers may come out on top in chase for Japanese star pitcher
The Los Angeles Dodgers are now presumed to be the heavy favorite to land Japanese star hurler Roki Sasaki. The ...
Column: By joining Dodgers, Roki Sasaki prioritizes development over being a team’s top star
Roki Sasaki could be the greatest Japanese pitcher ever. He hopes the Dodgers can turn him into just that, even if it means ...