The San Francisco Giants would make another big splash in the international ranks.
made a big splash in the international ranks this offseason, landing Jung Hoo Lee out of the KBO. With baseball expanding and adding players from all over the world, it was a promising sign that the Giants were able to land one of the top international players on the market.
Hoo Lee has been an early fan favorite in San Francisco. The left-handed outfielder is currently .246/.302/.317 in his first 126 at-bats. Looking ahead to other potential stars, none are bigger than Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki. The right-handed pitcher is viewed as a potential generational talent, posting an ERA of 1.78 in 91.0 innings pitched in the JPPL last season. In his first four starts of the 2024 season, Sasaki has posted a 1.64 ERA in 33.0 innings pitched. He struck out 135 last season and has 37 strikeouts this season.of USA Today, if he doesn't land with the Dodgers, the Giants could be in the mix.
It's uncertain what the 22-year-old will sign for, but if Yamamoto got $325 million for 12 years and didn't throw a pitch in Major League Baseball, it's safe to say Sasaki is going to sign a ridiculous deal, too.of the Associated Press, due to the international system, a player under 25 who doesn't have six years of service in a foreign major league will be subjected to MLB's international amateur signing bonus pool. Teams were given $4.6 million to $7.
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