Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Pitcher |
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| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 03/11/2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, Japan |
Latest News about Roki Sasaki
Sasaki finished the 2026 regular season as a key starter for the Dodgers, posting a 5-5 record with a 4.52 ERA and 121 strikeouts in 121.1 innings. The numbers reflect his role as a regular member of the rotation across his first full MLB campaign.
Sasaki made his MLB debut on March 19, 2025, in the Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs. He signed a six-year minor league pact with a $6.5 million signing bonus, choosing a team-controlled deal rather than entering free agency.
Roki Sasaki announced his decision to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on January 17, 2025, through an Instagram post written in Japanese. He joined the Dodgers after they made him a major offseason priority during the international signing period.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Roki Sasaki |
|---|---|
| Kanji Name | 佐々木 朗希 |
| Nickname | Monster Era Reiwa |
| Current Team | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| League | Major League Baseball (MLB) |
| Previous Team | Chiba Lotte Marines (NPB) |
| NPB Debut Year | 2021 |
| MLB Debut Date | 19/03/2025 |
| Contract Signed | 6-year/$32.5M minor league pact (2025) |
| Signing Bonus | $6.5 million (2025) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'2" (188 cm) |
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| Weight | 187 lbs (84 kg) |
| Batting Side | Right |
| Throwing Side | Right |
| Fastball Max Speed | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
| Average Fastball Speed (2022) | 98.4 mph (158.3 km/h) |
Personal Life
| Status | Active |
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| Family Background | From Rikuzentakata, a coastal town in Iwate Prefecture that faced natural disaster 9 years after his birth |
Career
| Position | Starting Pitcher | ||||||||||
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| Current Season | 1st MLB Season | ||||||||||
| Career Wins | 6 | ||||||||||
| Career Losses | 6 | ||||||||||
| Career ERA | 4.46 | ||||||||||
| Career Strikeouts | 136 | ||||||||||
| 2026 Regular Season Stats |
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| Notable Achievements |
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Style Quotient
| Pitching Style | Three-quarter release |
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| Poise | Unyielding |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/roki_sasaki_official/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Signed a minor league pact bypassing free agency | |
| 2. Debut included a Tokyo Series game against the Cubs | |
| 3. Had a midseason shoulder tweak leading to mechanics overhaul | |
| 4. Nickname 'Monster Era Reiwa' originated from his NPB days | |
| 5. Hometown faced nature's fury 9 years after his birth | |
| 6. Signed with Dodgers as a major priority for the team in January 2025 | |
| 7. Threw four scoreless innings in his first Cactus League start in spring 2025 |