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NPB Stars Ready for MLB Move
Four Japanese baseball stars could join MLB teams in 2027.
In brief
Four Japanese baseball stars could join MLB teams in 2027. Four NPB players: Teruaki Sato, Kaima Taira, Hiromi Itoh, and Kona Takahashi may sign with MLB teams in 2027. Originally reported by Mlb.
Teruaki Sato
27-year-old left-handed hitter with .306/.383/.609 stats in 2026 NPB season.
“big left-handed bat who can hit in big situations”
Kaima Taira
26-year-old right-handed pitcher with 12-5 record and 1.36 ERA in 2026 NPB season.
“he’s got a big fastball, a lot of secondaries, and he’s a student of analytics”
Hiromi Itoh
28-year-old right-handed pitcher with 10-10 record and 3.18 ERA in 2026 NPB season.
“i would like the fans in the u.s. and everywhere else to know that i am not just pitching but that i enjoy myself on the mound”
Kona Takahashi
29-year-old right-handed pitcher with 9-6 record and 2.54 ERA in 2026 NPB season.
“he’ll definitely be a really good reliever in mlb with secondaries that will play”
2027 ETA
All four players expected to join MLB teams in 2027 after NPB season ends.
At a glance
Four NPB players: Teruaki Sato, Kaima Taira, Hiromi Itoh, and Kona Takahashi may sign with MLB teams in 2027.
