Jan 16, 2025 · Here's a look at Shotaro Morii and what he could bring to the table for the Athletics. Who is Shotaro Morii? Morii is an 18-year-old shortstop and pitcher who signed with the A's as an...

6 days ago · When the A’s landed 18-year-old Shotaro Morii last Wednesday, it was a landmark deal: ... And yes, the Athletics are sending Morii out as a legitimate two-way player. Get Athletics tickets for the 2025 season; While the majority of international scouts have higher belief in Morii’s long-term offensive prowess (he homered 45 times during his ...

Jan 15, 2025 · The Athletics made waves to kick off the 2025 international signing period, inking 18-year-old two-way player Shotaro Morii to a $1,510,500 million deal, the largest bonus ever for a Japanese amateur outside of Nippon Professional Baseball, according to Yakyu Cosmopolitan.

Jan 17, 2025 · In keeping with their newfound profligacy, this week it was announced that the Athletics signed 18-year-old Japanese star (in waiting?) Shotaro Morii to a record-setting deal, with a...

Jan 16, 2025 · Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract with the Athletics that includes a signing bonus of $1,510,500.

Jan 15, 2025 · The team announced Wednesday morning that it agreed to terms with Japanese two-way player Shotaro Morii on a minor-league contract. Baseball America has Morii, 18, ranked No. 25 among international prospects.

Jan 15, 2025 · Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed...

Jan 16, 2025 · His name was Shotaro Morii. The post advertised his aspirations of playing college baseball in the United States. The A’s, hopeful Morii would consider the nearly unprecedented jump to an MLB ...

Jan 20, 2025 · The Athletics made waves to kick off the 2025 international signing period, adding to their burgeoning farm system by agreeing to deals with shortstop Ayden Johnson (MLB.com’s No. 12 international prospect) and outfielder Darwing Ozuna (No. 16) to headline their international class. ... The club also landed two-way Japanese star Shotaro Morii ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Not long ago, Morii would have entered his name into the NPB Draft, becoming a Chunichi Dragon or a Yomiuri Giant. Instead, he’s an Athletic.