Teruaki

Sato

Sato is just the third NPB hitter to win a Triple Crown this century, with Munetaka Murakami winning the most recent won in 2022. The 27-year-old Sato hit .308/.385/.613 in 142 games with 39 home runs, 106 RBI, and eight steals. Sato is a potential target of MLB teams this offseason, pending what happens with labor negotiations, and Jon Heyman had reported in September that the Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, and Phillies had all already been linked to the third baseman. Many people believe his MLB future, like Murakami, will be at first base, but he also has some experience in the corner outfield as well. Sato went 3-for-10 in this year’s World Baseball Classic with a double, three walks, and three batted balls hit over 100 mph.