Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki says he wants to try an ‘American hamburger’ after signing with the Dodgers
Now that Japanese phenomenon Rocky Sasaki has officially signed with… Los Angeles DodgersHe’s ready to enjoy some American food.
“I haven’t tried any American hamburger, so I’m really looking forward to eating the best,” Sasaki said through a translator during an interview. With Sportsnet no.
The 23-year-old Sasaki signed with the Dodgers as an international free agent, meaning he has been under the team for six seasons. Sasaki also received a $6.5 million signing bonus.
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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Rocky Sasaki (11) speaks during an introductory news conference at Dodger Stadium. (Photos by Jane Kamen-Onsia-Imagine)
Thanks to the signing bonus, Sasaki can try as many hamburgers as he wants.
Sasaki dominated Nippon Professional Baseball, recording a 2.10 ERA across four seasons with a whopping 505 strikeouts in 394 2/3 innings.
Sasaki was highly sought after Major League Baseball Once the bidding period opened, he chose the World Series champions as his next team.
This is the second straight offseason the Dodgers have signed a free agent from Japan, as they handed Yoshinobu Yamamoto the largest guaranteed contract for a pitcher in MLB history last offseason.
Yamamoto signed a 12-year, $325 million deal and delivered in year one with a 7-2 record and 3.00 ERA over 18 regular season starts and 90 innings pitched.
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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Rocky Sasaki (11 years old) is photographed by the media during an introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium. (Photos by Jane Kamen-Onsia-Imagine)
If Sasaki had waited two years until he was 25, he could have hit the free agent market and signed an expensive deal like Yamamoto, but Sasaki wanted to play in the big leagues soon.
Sasaki said he plans to rely not only on Yamamoto, but on his compatriot as well Shuhei Otani Also this season.
“There are a lot of things I won’t know, so I will rely on our coaches and players in terms of getting to know the team. But also, we have Japanese players in the team, so I will rely on them as well,” Sasaki said.
If Sasaki hits the mark the Dodgers hope for, they will have one of the best rotations in baseball.
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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Rocky Sasaki (11 years old) is photographed by the media during an introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium. (Photos by Jane Kamen-Onsia-Imagine)
Ohtani will return to the mound after not pitching last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Dodgers signed the two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell This is off season.
Tyler Glasnow will return after the 2024 season ended prematurely due to an elbow injury. Add Yamamoto and Sasaki to the mix, and the Dodgers will give the Dodgers five starters with ace potential in their rotation, a rarity in baseball.
The Dodgers’ journey to try to become repeat World Series champions begins when they face off chicago cubs In Japan for a two-game series on March 18-19.
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