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Rintaro Sasaki: Japan’s HS Home Run Record Holder Makes U.S. Debut with Trenton Thunder

by jdelpriore1, posted in baseball, SPORTS

In his U.S. debut, Rintaro Sasaki, Japan's high school home run record holder with 140, smacked two hits, including a longball and three RBI for the Trenton Thunder of the Major League Draft League. He also scored two runs and walked. The Thunder (2-5) defeated the Fredrick Keys (2-5), 11-1, Tuesday night at Nymeo Field. … Continue reading Rintaro Sasaki: Japan’s HS Home Run Record Holder Makes U.S. Debut with Trenton Thunder

Japanese Prospect Rintaro Sasaki to Make U.S. Debut for Trenton Thunder

by jdelpriore1, posted in baseball, Minor League Baseball, SPORTS

The Trenton Thunder signed Japanese prospect Rintaro Sasaki, who opted to play for Stanford instead of the Nippon Professional Baseball League. With exceptional stats, he will debut in the MLB Draft League on Tuesday and play his first home game on Friday.