A left-handed power hitter for the Hanshin Tigers. A 2020 first-round pick, he pairs huge raw power with third-base defense and ranks among the Central League’s premier sluggers.
A left-handed power bat that can also defend the hot corner is scarce in MLB. Contact consistency is the question, but his exit velocity and raw pop are tools scouts covet.
Posting / FA outlook
Years from international free agency, so any move depends on the club granting a posting. A strong run would put an MLB jump on the table.
Comparable MLB player
A left-handed corner slugger built around power and loud contact.