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In an emotional announcement via social media, Sasaki expressed his desire to don the Dodgers' uniform with gratitude towards his supporters. This decision wasn't made lightly. The 22-year-old pitcher is transitioning from Japanese professional baseball, where he had a successful career, to Major League Baseball. His goal is clear: to become the greatest pitcher ever to come from Japan. This ambition was partly influenced by his desire to follow in the footsteps of Ichiro Suzuki, who is expected to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame soon.