Phillies Sign NPB All-Star Aoyagi: Is This Their Japanese Breakthrough?
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2025 7:21 pm
Could Koyo Aoyagi be the Phillies' secret weapon in 2025? His unique sidearm delivery and impressive NPB stats certainly raise eyebrows. Is this finally the Phillies breaking into the Japanese market, or just another non-roster invitee long shot? With the Phillies rotation seemingly set, does Aoyagi have a legitimate shot at a bullpen role? What kind of impact could a sidearmer have in a league increasingly dominated by high velocity? Considering the Phillies' past failed pursuits of Japanese stars, is this a sign of a shift in their international scouting strategy? Let the debate begin!