You probably know about Shohei Otani -- the 23-year-old, two-way Japanese phenom who is widely considered the best player in the world who isn't in the majors. Well, teams know about him, too -- and they're devoting more and more resources toward scouting him. Case in point: in the past few weeks, two high-ranking executives have traveled to get intimate looks at Otani.
The latest? New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. Here's what Erik Boland and David Lennon of Newsday reported on Monday:
According to a source, general manager Brian Cashman is en route to Japan to get a firsthand look at Shohei Otani, 23, whom many consider the best hitter and pitcher in the country.