Inside the Pursuit Of Japan’s Next MLB Star

The hottest name on the open market in baseball might just belong to a power hitting outfielder from Japan. Hiroshima Toyo Carp slugger Seiya Suzuki has teams from across baseball salivating at his combination of power, plate discipline, and incredible defensive prowess. But with Major League Baseball mired in a lockout, Suzuki’s dreams are currently on hold. Today, The Athletic’s Andrew Baggarly he tells us how the 27-year-old is coping with the waiting game and where he might land when he finally gets to the majors.

Read Andrew Baggarly’s story about Seiya Suzuki: https://theathletic.com/3065621/2022/01/13/japanese-superstar-seiya-suzuki-is-determined-to-be-an-impact-player-in-the-major-leagues-now-he-just-has-to-pick-a-team/  

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