Roki Sasaki (Japanese: 佐々木 朗希, Hepburn: Sasaki Rōki, born November 3, 2001), nicknamed " the Monster of the Reiwa Era " (令和の怪物, Reiwa no Kaibutsu), is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Mar 19, 2023 · Every baseball fan should know the name Roki Sasaki. He's the 21-year-old sensation from Japan who's already the most electric pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball. He's a once-in-a-generation talent in the class of Shohei Ohtani.

Nov 9, 2024 · Roki Sasaki, the ace Japanese right-hander, is poised to join a Major League Baseball organization before the 2025 season. The Chiba Lotte Marines, Sasaki's Nippon Professional Baseball team, announced that they will post the 23-year-old.

Jan 27, 2024 · American baseball fans got a good look at Sasaki when he joined Ohtani and Yamamoto in helping Japan win gold at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, defeating Team USA in the championship game.

Nov 11, 2024 · Japanese phenom Rōki Sasaki is going to be posted by his former team, the Chiba Lotte Mariners of Nippon Professional Baseball. That means the 23-year-old, who is a …

Nov 9, 2024 · The Chiba Lotte Marines announce 23-year-old pitcher Roki Sasaki will be posted, making him a free agent and a potential target for the Dodgers.

Jan 18, 2025 · Rōki Sasaki, the most talented young pitcher on the planet, is going to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers, the defending World Series champions, have been the …

Jan 15, 2025 · Sasaki boasts incredible velocity, bringing arguably the hardest fastball Japan has ever seen. Sasaki has reached as high as 102.5 mph, albeit during a warmup game for the …

Dec 31, 2024 · Six teams have been publicly confirmed as meeting with Sasaki: The New York Yankees and Mets, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers and, most recently, …

Roki Sasaki Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-2, 187lb (188cm, 84kg) Team: Los Angeles Dodgers (minors) Born: November 3, 2001 in Rikuzentakata, Japan Full Name: Roki …