The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to make history with the MLB debut of Roki Sasaki, a highly-anticipated pitching talent from Japan. The Dodgers were embroiled in competition with several MLB teams for Sasaki's signing, reflecting his potential as a top performer in the league. FanGraphs' projections suggest he may achieve a remarkable 3.30 ERA, making him a strong contender for the National League Rookie of the Year award. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has confirmed Sasaki as the starting pitcher for Game 2 of the Tokyo Series, where he will be among the youngest Japanese-born players to debut in MLB.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts officially named Sasaki the starter for Game 2 of the Tokyo Series on Tuesday.
If Sasaki is able to log stats like that on the mound, he will be a frontrunner for the National League Rookie of the Year award.
Sasaki's statistical projections and successful career in Nippon Professional Baseball suggest he has the potential to follow in Skenes' footsteps.
"He's not only going to win Rookie of the Year," McKain said on Dodgers Dougout Live, "but I predict he'll finish top five in Cy Young voting."
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