Roki Sasaki's transition to Major League Baseball (MLB) was marked by an unconventional focus on his growth as a player rather than traditional markers of success like championships. At his introductory press conference, Sasaki emphasized selecting a team known for strong pitching development, ultimately choosing the Los Angeles Dodgers for their reputation. He plans to refine his fastball and splitter while incorporating a slider to enhance his pitching arsenal. His agent noted that Sasaki, despite his success in Japan, still requires further development as a player.
"I had the opportunity to speak to a lot of teams, and they had a lot of appealing features. But overall when I looked at the general consensus, I thought that the Dodgers were at the top."
"My fastball and splitter are sort of the faces of my arsenal. So, I want to focus on just getting those back to their best and then mixing in the slider that will expand my repertoire as I go."
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