Roki Sasaki Impresses in Dodgers Spring Training Debut

The 23-year-old phenom showcased a devastating splitter and high potential during three scoreless innings against the Reds.

Roki Sasaki pitched three scoreless innings in his first official outing for the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Sasaki recorded five strikeouts, with three coming on splitters that froze hitters for called third strikes, and allowed just two hits and four baserunners overall.
His splitter, which averaged an exceptionally low spin rate of 519 rpm, demonstrated elite movement with extreme vertical drop and unpredictable horizontal break in both directions.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Sasaki’s composure and ability to execute under the lights, citing his significant upside and potential for further development.
The team is tentatively planning for Sasaki to make his regular-season debut during their season-opening trip to Tokyo in two weeks.