Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Baseball Pitcher |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 03/11/2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, Japan |
Latest News about Roki Sasaki
19/03/2025
Sasaki made his MLB debut on March 19, 2025, in the Tokyo Series game against the Chicago Cubs, marking his first appearance in Major League Baseball. He signed a six-year minor league pact with a $6.5 million signing bonus, bypassing free agency and remaining under team control at a minimal salary for six seasons.
17/01/2025
Roki Sasaki officially announced his decision to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on January 17, 2025, via an Instagram post written in Japanese. The 23-year-old Japanese pitching star joined the reigning World Series champions after the Dodgers made signing him a major priority during the international negotiation 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 | 4 | ||||||||||
| Career Losses | 6 | ||||||||||
| Career ERA | 5.09 | ||||||||||
| Career Strikeouts | 24 | ||||||||||
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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 |