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Orioles Sign Japanese Star Sugano for $13 Million

2/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Baltimore Orioles have made a bold move by signing Japanese star pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year, $13 million deal, following the loss of Corbin Burnes. A two-time Sawamura Award winner, Sugano boasts an impressive 2.43 ERA and 1,585 strikeouts in Japan, igniting hopes for a powerful rotation in the 2025 season.

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Historical Context

The Baltimore Orioles' signing of Tomoyuki Sugano echoes a rich history of Japanese pitchers in MLB. Since Hideo Nomo's debut in 1995, Japanese stars have reshaped the league. Sugano's impressive 2.43 ERA mirrors the excellence of legends like Cy Young, who set the standard for pitching greatness.

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Story summary

The Baltimore Orioles have made a bold move by signing Japanese star pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year, $13 million deal, following the loss of Corbin Burnes. A two-time Sawamura Award winner, Sugano boasts an impressive 2.43 ERA and 1,585 strikeouts in Japan, igniting hopes for a powerful rotation in the 2025 season.

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