“This isn’t Corbin Burnes”; “Not Roki Sasaki” – Fans react as Orioles rope in 35-year-old NPB star Tomoyuki Sugano on 1-year, $13,000,000 deal

Tomoyuki Sugano during the World Baseball Classic (Image Source: Imagn)

An interesting development has unfolded in the Baltimore Orioles camp on Monday night. The club, via ESPN insider Jeff Passan, announced the signing of veteran pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano. The hurler spent 12 decorated seasons with NPB powerhouse Yomiuri Giants. The contract is reportedly a one-year deal worth $13 million.

Sugano is one of the most decorated pitchers in NPB history. The 35-year-old is a three-time Central League MVP, a two-time Eiji Sawamura Awardee, a Japanese Triple Crown winner and an eight-time NPB All-Star.