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The 19-year-old slugger, known for his record-breaking high school home runs, impresses in his first game with the Trenton Thunder in the MLB Draft League.
- Rintaro Sasaki hit a home run in his second at-bat during his U.S. debut.
- He finished the game 2-for-5 with three RBIs and a walk.
- Sasaki opted to play in the U.S. rather than Japan to expedite his MLB eligibility.
- He is currently attending Stanford University, where he is also learning English.
- Sasaki's performance is closely watched as he aims for the 2026 MLB Draft.
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