As Blue Jays’ GM Ross Atkins stepped out to answer questions, I’m sure it came as no surprise to be asked about Shohei Otani, the most talked about baseball player who has never played an inning in the MLB.
It makes sense that reporters and fans are curious as well, as Otani has the potential to do things in the big leagues the likes we haven’t seen since Babe Ruth. The Japanese sensation can light up the radar gun at 100 MPH, and serve as a dynamic offensive threat at the same time. He’s the type of talent that can help shift a franchise, and all 30 teams will have some level of interest this winter.