It’s no secret that the Orioles’ international presence has taken a giant step forward since the Mike Elias regime took charge in late 2018, revitalizing the club’s amateur scouting scene, particularly in Latin America.
Now it may be time for the O’s general manager to set his sights on the Far East.
Two prominent players are looking to make the jump to Major League Baseball from Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball. Stacey wrote about ace right-hander Kodai Senga, but recently a highly regarded hitter has also joined the conversation: Orix Buffaloes outfielder Masataka Yoshida.
The 29-year-old is coming off a sensational season for the 2022 NPB champs, batting .