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The Mariners kick off spring training with promising prospects and bullpen additions, while the Yankees acquire Clayton Andrews from the Brewers and Liam Hendriks considers multiple offers. Teenage Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki opts for college ball at Stanford, and the Rays expect José Caballero to start as their shortstop.
Rintaro Sasaki, the top high school baseball player in Japan, has signed with Stanford and will join the Cardinal program for the 2025 season, forgoing the Nippon Professional Baseball Draft. Known for his power-hitting and advanced approach at the plate, Sasaki aims to contribute immediately to Stanford's baseball program and pursue his dream of playing in Major League Baseball, choosing the university for its quality education and recent success in the College World Series.
Rintaro Sasaki, the Japanese high school career home run record holder, has decided to skip the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) draft and play baseball in an American college. Sasaki, considered the top prospect among graduating Japanese high school players, has expressed interest in joining an American college team, with Vanderbilt being rumored as a potential destination. Scouts have praised Sasaki's 70-grade raw power, but there are uncertainties about his performance against top amateur pitchers in the U.S. Currently, he is seen as a third-round draft prospect. Sasaki's ability to strike an NIL deal while in the U.S. may be complicated due to visa restrictions.