Rintaro Sasaki just taught Softbank that 'first pick' doesn't mean 'first choice'.
Stanford's Rintaro Sasaki picks Marlins over Japanese draft
Rintaro Sasaki, a top Japanese baseball prospect from Stanford, announced he's joining the Miami Marlins, turning down a first-round draft offer from the Softbank Hawks in Japan's NPB. The decision underscores the MLB's growing appeal over Japanese leagues for elite talent.
Source: Stanford's Rintaro Sasaki picks Marlins over Japanese draft — NHKニュース
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Jul 19, 2026.
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