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So, who is Roki Sasaki? Just 23 years old, Sasaki has demonstrated exceptional ability, boasting fastball speeds that eclipse 100 miles per hour. His signature splitter, graded among the best pitches on the 20-80 scale, has become a sensation, particularly noted for its unpredictable movement. Observers fear his arrival could change the landscape of the pitching game in the MLB.
Sasaki averaged an impressive 210 ERA with a whip of 0.89, striking out an overwhelming number of batters in Japan. His transition from league minimum salaries in Japan to an MLB team with the kind of access, resources, and skill development like the Dodgers raises expectation levels sky-high.