Every year we see a new wave of talent come over from Japan to Major League Baseball. This year is no different, with three standout players posted and available to sign with major league clubs. In many ways, the 2020’s are a golden age for Japanese baseball. Between their WBC triumph in 2023 and the success of the Dodgers Japanese core, there has been a lot of success.
The three big names in this cycle are Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto. We will break down these three players profiles, discuss team fits, contract projections and rank them.
Tatsuya Imai – RHP
Over the last few years, we have seen several
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