Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters · Pitcher (starter)
A right-handed ace for the Nippon-Ham Fighters. A 2020 first-rounder and an Olympic and WBC representative, he anchors the rotation with a strong fastball, a deep mix, and competitive mound presence.
He has openly voiced his MLB ambitions. As a starter he balances velocity, command and durability, and his international résumé adds to the profile.
A posting move is recurrently discussed. It hinges on the club’s blessing, but he is a realistic near-future candidate.
A mid-rotation right-hander who blends velocity with command.
As of 2026-06-29 · Source: NPB official
NPB Prospects「next メジャーリーガー」の2人に、海外から熱視線。米 MLB Trade Rumors は ESPN の Jorge Castillo 記者の情報として、日本ハム・伊藤大海と阪神・佐藤輝明がともに来オフのFA市場へポスティングされる見込みだと報じた。スカウトが挙げる比較対象は、佐藤がライアン・オハーン、伊藤がソニー・グレイ。海外メディアが2人の実績と“MLBでどう映るか”をどう見ているかをまとめた（原文・出典は記事末尾の MLB Trade Rumors へ）。
