ESPN had an article yesterday on a Japanese star who will becoming to play MLB in the not to distant future. He's young, early 20's, and they are comparing him to a young Babe Ruth. NOT JUST IN HITTING, but in pitching as well.
They were speculating on all the possibilities, both on the teams that could sign him (yes, believe it or not, Minnesota IS one of the top contenders) and if he would indeed be able to pitch a day in the rotation and then play four other days in the field, awaiting his next start.
I still remember our last Japanese signing (ishy Nishi) and think, "here we go again." But, I do think it would be great for baseball to have SOMEONE sign this kid and that he would live up to all the hype.
Baseball needs someone like this. And I sure wouldn't mind if he grew up under Paul Molitor's tutelage.
Shohei Ohtani. Watch for the name. He may become a very big deal.
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