Overview

• 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.