MLB’s annual international signing period began with the Athletics signing Japanese two-way player Shotaro Morii to a minor-league contract with a record $1,510,500 signing bonus. Morii, a highly touted prospect, impressed scouts with his abilities both as a shortstop and a right-handed pitcher, showing promise on both sides of the field. The 18-year-old’s decision to skip Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball and join the A’s straight out of high school highlights his ambition to excel in the professional baseball environment. the content you need summarized.
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In the first edition of Position Player Playing Time Changes by Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images, recent adjustments in projected plate appearances for various players are highlighted. Notable changes include increased playing time for players like Curtis Mead and Spencer Torkelson due to strong performances, while others like Eloy Jiménez and DJ LeMahieu are seeing decreased projections due to emerging competition and injuries. These shifts in playing time are influenced by factors such as injuries, performance,...
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