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Will Shotaro Morii Be Able to Continue as Two-Way Prospect For A's?

Will Shotaro Morii Be Able to Continue as Two-Way Prospect For A's?

When the A's signed Shotaro Morii last offseason, he was the international prospect that everyone wanted to talk about. Not only was he coming straight to the United States to play ball, forgoing time in the NPB, but he was also a two-way player that we haven't seen before.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 23

Must-Have A's Prospects in 2025 Bowman Chrome

It should come as no surprise that the Athletics have plenty of players to target in the recently released 2025 Bowman Chrome series. From AL Rookie of the Year favorite Nick Kurtz to Jacob Wilson aiming to become just the third rookie ever to win the batting title, they've had plenty of success at the big-league level.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 10
A's Two-Way Prospect Ranked for First Time

A's Two-Way Prospect Ranked for First Time

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 enter the 2025 international pool, where he would be free to sign with any MLB team.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 21, 2025
A's Agree to Terms with 15 International Players

A's Agree to Terms with 15 International Players

The Athletics have announced that they have agreed to terms with 15 international signees, with the most notable being two-way player Shotaro Morii out of Japan, who signed for just over $1.5 million.

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