Rintaro Sasaki, a promising baseball talent from Japan with a record of 140 home runs in high school, made a groundbreaking decision to play college baseball in the U.S. instead of opting for Japan's professional league, a move he acknowledges as unprecedented. His decision has surprised many, as he aims to focus on his growth and commitment to the game. Since debuting at Stanford, Sasaki has had a mixed start, batting .267 with four home runs over 135 at-bats, indicating potential, albeit not yet reflecting the high expectations placed on him.
"I think this decision was unprecedented, so it probably caught people by surprise. Of course, the path I want to take probably has its pros and cons."
"He’s hitting .267 with four home runs in 135 at-bats, and while those aren’t the numbers of a generational talent, they show potential for growth."
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