Sasaki Roki joins the LA Dodgers.

사사키 로키 선수의 LA 다저스 합류 소식은 일본 프로야구(NPB)와 메이저리그(MLB) 모두에 큰 화제를 모으고 있습니다. 그의 결정은 단순한 선수 이동이 아닌, 일본 야구의 위상을 세계 무대에서 높이는 중요한 전환점이 될 것입니다. 많은 팬들과 전문가들이 그의 선택에 주목하고 있으며, 이는 앞으로의 야구 경기에 큰 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상됩니다. 다음 내용이 실제 적용에 도움이 될 거예요.

Sasaki Roki’s move to MLB in the United States, which heated up both NPB in Japan and MLB, has been confirmed.

Sasaki Roki’s choice is the LA Dodgers

Source: MLB Official Instagram

 

Here are Sasaki Roki’s records in Japanese professional baseball.

Season	Games	Wins	Losses	ERA	Max Velocity (km/h)	Strikeouts
2021	11	3	2	2.27	160	68
2022	20	9	4	2.02	164	173
2023	18	7	3	1.97	165	159
2024	15	8	4	2.43	160	120

 

“10 years 437.5 billion was possible” Why did the 165 km monster Sasaki choose the Dodgers? “A very difficult decision”

Sasaki Roki (24) has chosen the LA Dodgers as his destination.

 

Source: Sasaki Roki SNS

 

He posted on his SNS, “I have signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers. It was a very difficult decision, but I will do my best to make it a decision I can look back on as the right one when my baseball career is over. At the press conference, I want to thank everyone who has supported me so far, and I will work hard in a Dodgers uniform.”

The top pitcher in Japan surpassing Ohtani, Sasaki Roki

Sasaki debuted in the first team in 2021 after spending a year in the minors, thanks to the club’s consideration for the future.

He made 11 appearances, pitching 63 and 1/2 innings with a record of 3 wins, 2 losses, and an impressive ERA of 2.27, successfully debuting on the professional stage.

Sasaki’s name has always been mentioned as a player following Ohtani even before his debut, and he did not disappoint in the 2022 season, recording an exceptional performance with 9 wins, 4 losses, and an ERA of 2.02 over 20 games and 129 and 1/2 innings. He showcased S-class starting pitcher performance, ranking among the best in NPB.

Notably, on April 10, 2022, at the age of 20 years and 157 days, he achieved the youngest perfect game in Japanese professional baseball history. This perfect game in NPB was also a remarkable record that had not been seen in 28 years.

Sasaki Roki’s rival Yamamoto Yoshinobu

Although Sasaki Roki set many records, including the highest velocity in NPB and the youngest 19K perfect game, he had a rival in Yamamoto Yoshinobu. From 2021 to 2023, he did not receive the Sawamura Award, which is given annually to the best starting pitcher in Japan.

Ohtani Shohei, Yamamoto Yoshinobu, Sasaki Roki… It’s insane

Honestly, I never imagined Sasaki Roki would join the LA Dodgers. It’s just insane. The lineup has far surpassed the New York Yankees, once called the Evil Empire, and next time, let’s take a look at the pitchers and hitters of the LA Dodgers for the 2025 season.