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This picture taken on April 17, 2022 shows Lotte Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki watching the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) match between the Chiba Lotte Marines and Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters from the dugout at ZOZO Marine Stadium in Chiba. - The 20-year-old Sasaki, who threw a perfect game with 19 strikeouts on April 10, pitched eight more perfect innings on April 17 before being taken out of a scoreless game against Nippon Ham to record a total of 17 straight perfect innings. - Japan OUT (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT (Photo by STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images)

Roki Sasaki leading professional baseball in strikeouts

Miguel Tejada Jr. looking for fresh start in Pioneer League

Kumar Rocker finds home ahead of 2022 MLB Draft

Discussing the minor leagues with New York Mets pitcher Colby Morris

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - APRIL 02: Outfielder Yasiel Puig #66 of the Kiwoom Heroes reacts in the top of the seventh inning during the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) League opening game between Kiwoom Heroes and Lotte Giants at Gocheok Skydome on April 02, 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers: Yasiel Puig still has his incredible arm in the outfield

GREENSBORO, NC - FEBRUARY 22: Justin Guerrera #6 of Fairfield University waits for a pitch during a game between Fairfield and UNC Greensboro at UNCG Baseball Stadium on February 22, 2020 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Prospect talk: 5 questions with St. Lucie Mets’ Justin Guerrera

Kelsie Whitmore brings in a pop fly during the Staten Island FerryHawks' loss to the Gastonia Honey Hunters on Sunday, May 1, 2022.Si 4

Kelsie Whitmore continues to make history with Staten Island FerryHawks

Mar 14, 2019; Peoria, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Kazuhisa Makita throws during a simulated game before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Peoria Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Former San Diego Padres pitcher Kazuhisa Makita lands in CPBL

Sep 21, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Freddy Galvis (8) reacts after hitting a single against the Baltimore Orioles during the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies: Freddy Galvis demoted to NPB minor leagues

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 03: General view of a MLB Baseball on the pitchers mound during the seventh inning of the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Minnesota Twins at Tropicana Field on September 03, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Roki Sasaki continues his complete dominance in NPB

TOKYO, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 15: Yuki Nishi #21 of Samurai Japan pitches in the sixth inning during the game three of Samurai Japan and MLB All Stars at Tokyo Dome on November 15, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

Hanshin Tigers off to horrendous start in NPB

Jun 26, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Baseball sits on the mound prior to the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Roki Sasaki sets strikeout record during perfect game

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates on his way to first base after hitting a three-run home run to left field in the sixth inning of Game Four of the 2018 World Series against pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez #57 of the Boston Red Sox (not in photo) at Dodger Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers: Yasiel Puig having a great time in KBO

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 29: Bill "Spaceman" Lee receives the Baseball Legacy Award at the 15th Annual Sports Museum Tradition Awards Ceremony at TD Garden on November 29, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox legend Bill Lee getting outs for Savannah Bananas

Japan's Tsuyoshi Shinjo of the San Francisco Giants warms up 16 October 2002 during his team's workout at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco, CA. The Giants will face the Anaheim Angels 19 October 2002 in Game One of the World Series. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo by JEFF HAYNES / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)

Tsuyoshi Shinjo already memorable as Nippon Ham Fighters manager

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 06: Roman Quinn #24 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on April 6, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Mets defeated The Phillies 8-4. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

MiLB: Minor-league signings amongst MLB free agent frenzy

ST. LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 03: Joe Biagini #41 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 3, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Scott Kane/Getty Images)

MiLB: Recent notable minor-league signings as the MLB lockout ends

Jul 5, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (33) has his glove checked by an umpire against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals: Kwang Hyun Kim signs with SSG Landers

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 17: A detailed view of a Rawlings official Major League Baseball sitting on top of the dugout behind the protective netting during the game between the Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 17, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. The Indians defeated the Tigers 10-3. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Kalamazoo Growlers hand MLB commissioner Rob Manfred lifetime ban

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 18: KT Wiz players celebrate after winning the Korean Series Game 4 between Doosan Bears and KT Wiz at Gocheok Skydome on November 18, 2021 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images)

Notable former MLB players still playing in the KBO League

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 19: Patrick Kivlehan #3 of the Cincinnati Reds takes an at bat during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park on September 19, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 8-7 in ten innings. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

MiLB: Recent notable minor-league signings around the league 03.03.22

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 16: Erick Aybar #2 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim bats against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on September 16, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Recognizable former MLB players playing in the Mexican League

MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 13: Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a single during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on August 13, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Surprising former MLB players playing in the Indy Leagues

Jun 26, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Baseball sits on the mound prior to the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Roki Sasaki showing why he is a name to remember

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - CIRCA 1989: Cory Snyder #28 of the Cleveland Indians bats against the San Francisco Giants during a Major League Baseball spring training game circa 1989 at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottdale, Arizona.Snyder played for the Indians from 1986-90. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Cory Snyder named manager of Pioneer League’s Northern Colorado team

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1997: Manager Jim Riggleman #5 of the Chicago Cubs argues with an umpire during a Major League baseball game against the New York Mets circa 1997 at Shea Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City. Riggleman managed for the Cubs from 1995-99. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Jim Riggleman returns to managing with job in Pioneer League

How the Portland Pickles are winning baseball social media

3 sinister takeaways from MiLB expanding the Triple-A baseball season