Rouki Sasaki
Rouki Sasaki is a baseball player for Chiba Lotte Marines of NPB(Nippon Professional Baseball Organization).
| Position | Pitcher |
| Bats/Throws | R/R |
| Team | Chiba Lotte Marines |
| Bron | 11/3/2001 in Sagamihara, Japan |
| Draft | 2019, Chiba Lotte Marines, Round: 1 |
| Debut | 5/16/2021 |
Sugano is a pitcher who has been one of the top performers in Japan.
He is especially noted for his low walk rate.
Sugano tried to move to MLB in 2020 through the posting system, but the deal fell through due in part to the coronavirus.
Sasaki's evaluation in Japan
B
His potential is recognized, but his track record is lacking.
In particular, his lack of fitness is pointed out, as he is out of the rotation several times during the season.
Sugano's Playing Style
Sugano throws a four-seam with a 91 mph average from three quarters. The highest is 96
mph.
He throws a lot of sliders, cutballs and forkballs in addition to his four-seam.
Sugano's game video
One of Sugano's 2024 pitches.