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NPB/MLB Scouting Report: Tomoyuki Sugano

What does the 3-time NPB league MVP bring stateside to the Orioles?

Brandon Tew 12.17.2024

Scouting Report High-velocity fastball with nightmare fuel splitter Good slider, shape may need refinement Could maybe add a sinker or cutter

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Roki Sasaki Scouting Report (Updated!)

"Sasaki's ceiling is as high as any pitcher and while he’s not a finished product he has true ace potential and the chance to be one of the best pitchers in baseball."

Brandon Tew 11.18.2024

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2024 NPB Fielding Bible Awards

Who were the best defensive players in Japan this season?

Mark Simon 11.07.2024

“He has thrived as a pitcher who challenges hitters with his offspeed and breaking pitches in the zone.” -- Brandon Tew on Kona Takahashi

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NPB Scouting Report: Kona Takahashi

While Takahashi doesn’t post the strikeout numbers of other top pitchers in NPB, he prevents runs as well as nearly anyone. Here's how he succeeds.

Brandon Tew 03.12.2024

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NPB スカウティングレポート：佐々木朗希

世界トップクラスのピッチャーの一人が、なるべく早くMLBでプレーすることを希望している。現時点で彼はどのようなピッチャーなのだろうか。弊誌のライター、ブランドン・テューは、すべての登板を観察し、評価を行った。

Brandon Tew 02.22.2024

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NPB Scouting Report: Rōki Sasaki

One of the best pitchers in the world has expressed a desire to pitch in MLB sooner rather than later. What kind of pitcher is he now? Our writer watched every start to make an evaluation.

Brandon Tew 02.22.2024