Roki Sasaki (Japanese: 佐々木 朗希, Hepburn: Sasaki Rōki, born November 3, 2001), nicknamed "the Monster of the Reiwa Era" (令和の怪物, Reiwa no Kaibutsu), is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Jan 22, 2025 · Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki has agreed to sign with the Dodgers, he announced in a post on Instagram on Friday afternoon. The club sent out a release confirming the signing on Wednesday, with an introductory press conference set for 3 p.m. PT.

Mar 19, 2023 · Every baseball fan should know the name Roki Sasaki. He's the 21-year-old sensation from Japan who's already the most electric pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball. He's a once-in-a-generation talent in the class of Shohei Ohtani.

Jan 22, 2025 · Sasaki has some of the most electric stuff in the world, headlined by his 100-plus mph fastball and a wipeout splitter, which could be one of MLB's nastiest pitches right away. The 6-foot-3 flamethrower has been among the best pitchers in Japan since he debuted in NPB at age 19 in 2021, earning him the nickname "The Monster of the Reiwa Era."

Jan 17, 2025 · The wait is over for one of the biggest prizes of the 2025 MLB offseason, as Roki Sasaki has agreed to a deal with the Dodgers, he announced on Instagram. Sasaki was considered the top remaining...

Dec 9, 2024 · Right-hander Roki Sasaki, who's seeking to make the leap from Japan to Major League Baseball, was officially posted for MLB teams on Monday, reports MLB.com. The posting-system agreement...

Jan 18, 2025 · Japanese ace Roki Sasaki made his free-agent decision on Friday, agreeing to join the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Jan 15, 2025 · Free agent pitcher Rōki Sasaki is the latest superstar arm to come out of Japan. Given the success of guys like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Shota Imanaga in recent years, it makes...

Dec 16, 2024 · Japanese right-hander pitcher Roki Sasaki is arguably the most exciting player to come out of NPB since Shohei Ohtani. What do you buy for the team that has everything? That is the question...

4 days ago · The MLB Top 100 prospects were released the other day and Sasaki leads the pack as the #1 overall Prospect in all of baseball. Key Points with his repertoire; he is known for a powerful fastball that can reach up to three-digit speeds and has an elite splitter, which is considered to be the most effective pitch in is arsenal.