Japanese Phenom Rintaro Sasaki Shines in U.S. Baseball Debut

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.