Kaima Taira平良海馬
Saitama Seibu Lions · Pitcher
A power right-hander for the Seibu Lions from Ishigaki, Okinawa. Armed with one of NPB’s hardest fastballs, he has succeeded both as a closer and as a starter.
Why MLB is watching
His velocity and arm strength play at the MLB level. Scouts track both his dominant relief strikeout stuff and his adjustment to a starting role.
Posting / FA outlook
Both free agency and a posting are floated as future possibilities. His MLB valuation shifts with his role (starter vs. reliever).
Comparable MLB player
A high-octane power arm who can work in relief or start.
This season
- G
- 11
- ERA
- 0.89
- W-L
- 5-1
- IP
- 71.0
- SO
- 66
As of 2026-06-29 · Source: NPB official