Marlins pick Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki in 8th round

The Miami Marlins picked Japanese power hitter Rintaro Sasaki from Stanford in the eighth round of the 2026 amateur draft. Sasaki posted a.

280 batting average with 15 home runs during his college season, showcasing a blend of power and contact. The selection adds an international prospect to the Marlins’ farm system, and the club expects him to develop into a long‑term offensive contributor.