Is Shotaro Morii the next Shohei Ohtani? The A’s seem to think he has potential, dropping a record bonus for a Japanese amateur outside the NPB. But can a high schooler with a fastball and some home runs really make the jump to the majors? What does this signing say about the A's strategy, especially after their other big offseason acquisitions? Is this a genius move or a desperate gamble? Are we overhyping young talent, or could Morii actually be a game-changer? Lets hear your predictions. Where do you see Morii in five years? Starting pitcher? Designated hitter? Bust? Let the debate begin!
Is Shotaro Morii the next Shohei Ohtani? The A’s seem to think he has potential, dropping a record bonus for a Japanese amateur outside the NPB. But can a high schooler with a fastball and some home runs really make the jump to the majors? What does this signing say about the A's strategy, especially after their other big offseason acquisitions? Is this a genius move or a desperate gamble? Are we overhyping young talent, or could Morii actually be a game-changer? Lets hear your predictions. Where do you see Morii in five years? Starting pitcher? Designated hitter? Bust? Let the debate begin!