Dodgers Scouting Japanese Slugger Amid Yankees, Phillies Interest
The Dodgers are reportedly scouting Japanese star Teruaki Sato, who has caught the eyes of many MLB teams, including the Yankees and Phillies.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly scouting Japanese star Teruaki Sato , who has caught the eyes of multiple MLB teams, including the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies. According to a Japanese news outlet , scouts from 10 MLB teams were present at Sato’s game, which was rained out. The attention Sato is generating remains undeniable — representatives from the Mets, Angels, Diamondbacks, Cubs, Cardinals, Reds, and Tigers were also present.
He is hitting . 372 with 12 home runs and 35 RBIs heading into Friday for the Chunichi Dragons in the NPB. Mar 15, 2025; Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan; Hanshin Tigers right fielder Teruaki Sato (8) during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome.
Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Despite the game being rained out, an MLB scout made a point of highlighting the level of interest Sato is getting. “The fact that so many scouts have gathered here is proof of how much attention he’s getting,” the scout told reporter Yohei Kuraseko. Notably, Sato has hit a home run off Blake Snell during the Tokyo Series in 2025.
He is a big power hitter who has been very successful throughout his time in Japan, despite being only 27 years old. “He has huge power, and he has gradually improved at the plate the last few years,” a National League scout told ESPN. “Sato has spoken often about coming.