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Fusaburou Shirai
Relief Pitcher | Moose Jaw Dragons
Pitching His fastball is just average, and therefore he relies heavily on placing it in different parts of the strike zone or setting it up with his sinker. He has an above-average changeup and the ability to throw from a variety of arm angles. He generates few groundballs, though he keeps the ball in the park. He attacks lefties and righties with similar success.
Defense & Hitting His pickoff move is only fair. He isn't especially quick off the mound but generally fields his position adequately. Shirai is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but Shirai has some pop in his swing.
2025 Outlook Shirai performance in AAA is making it difficult for the Moose Jaw Dragons to ignore him much longer. Expect his name to be on the September call-up list. I really like what this kid brings to the table.
-- Emu Nyman, AA/AAA Scout
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