Athletics Sign Shotaro Morii To A Record-Breaking Contract

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.
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.
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