“So Shotaro could really be opening up a ... In Japan, Sharpe said, “It’s tough to see a practice.” Even the Athletics’ pursuit of Morii began as a shot in the dark.

Some prospects shy away from comparing themselves to the game’s current stars. Not Shotaro Morii. If you ask him, he will ...

Some prospects shy away from comparing themselves to the game’s current stars. Not Shotaro Morii. If you ask him, he will tell you exactly who he wants to be.

Morrii is an 18-year-old Japanese two-way phenom who skipped Japan's professional league (NPB) draft to come to MLB. He thows 95 mph as a pitcher as well. It's a curious and unique decision to develop ...

T he Las Vegas Athletics may have found their potential franchise player in Japan after signing 18-year-old Shotaro Morii on Wednesday for a $1.5 million bonus deal. After a saddening end to the ...

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 ...

When the international signing period opened up in January, the Athletics made a bit of a splash, signing two-way star Shotaro Morii out of Japan. The 18-year-old decided to skip the NPB Draft to ...

as another two-way star is making his case in the minors for the Oakland Athletics. The A’s signed 18-year-old Japanese two-way phenom Shotaro Morii this offseason, inking him to a $1.51 million ...

No player in professional baseball history has slugged more home runs than the 868 that Oh hit over 22 seasons with the ...

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 ...