【疑問】佐々木朗希 早期のメジャー移籍に触手を伸ばすのは!? 「山本由伸には◯◯が足りない」在米記者に直撃質問“日本人の本当の価値”

Summary

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Takeaways

• 😀 Japanese pitchers like Yoshinobu Yamamoto are getting a lot of attention in the MLB due to their unique pitching styles and skills.
• 👍 MLB teams are very interested in signing Japanese players and investing a lot of money in long contracts.
• 📈 Advanced analytics like TrackMan and Rapsodo provide detailed data on Japanese pitchers that makes it easier for MLB teams to evaluate them.
• 📊 The high spin rates and movement of pitches from Japanese pitchers often translate well to success in the MLB.
• �🔥 Shohei Ohtani's success has increased interest in other Japanese players like Yamamoto.
• 🚗 Moving to the West Coast and teams like the Dodgers provides good transition support with former Japanese players already there.
• 🍱 Adapting to lifestyle changes like food can be challenging for Japanese rookies in MLB.
• ⚾ The Japan-MLB posting system allows easier transition for Japanese players now.
• 📺 Broadcasting rights and coverage of West Coast games creates new opportunities.
• 🤝 Veteran Japanese MLB players can provide valuable mentoring to newcomers.

Q & A

What are the main concerns expressed about Japanese pitchers in MLB?

The media is concerned about their size and durability, since Japanese pitchers like Yoshinobu Yamamoto are not very tall but are signing long contracts.

How are MLB teams using new technology to evaluate Japanese pitchers?

Teams are using TrackMan and Rapsodo data to objectively evaluate the spin rates, velocity, and movement of pitches. This gives them more confidence in signing Japanese pitchers.

How does Shohei Ohtani's presence help other Japanese players on the Angels?

Ohtani provides advice on training, recovery, and adapting to MLB life. His guidance helps other Japanese players like Yamamoto mentally and physically.

What are the logistical challenges Japanese players face in MLB?

Long road trips, unfamiliar food, lack of translators. But teams on the West Coast like the Angels reduce travel demands. Having Ohtani's guidance helps ease the transition.

How has scouting of Japanese players changed recently?

In the past scouts focused on subjective evaluations. But now objective data from TrackMan and Rapsodo allows MLB teams to accurately evaluate Japanese pitchers.

Which other young Japanese pitchers are generating buzz in MLB?

Roki Sasaki and Kazuki Takahashi impressed at the WBC. Their velocity and offspeed pitches intrigued MLB scouts and analysts.

How did Takahashi's pitch to Mike Trout demonstrate his potential?

Getting Trout to swing and miss shows Takahashi's fastball has the velocity, late movement and tunneling to baffle MLB hitters.

What makes Shohei Ohtani unique as a Japanese export to MLB?

Ohtani's rare two-way skillset as both a hitter and ace pitcher. His talent draws huge interest and contract offers.

How will the Freemans' move to the Dodgers affect interest in the Japan Series?

The Japan Series will still draw interest thanks to stars like Ohtani and Urias. But the Freemans' absence on the Angels reduces Japanese media coverage.

What makes the Dodgers favorites to win the World Series in 2024?

Adding Freeman to a roster with Betts, Turner, Urias gives the Dodgers an incredibly deep lineup and rotation capable of winning it all.