Summary
The Cincinnati Reds have signed Shane Sasaki, a speedy 25-year-old outfielder, to a minor-league contract. Sasaki, who was previously with the Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins, is known for his base-stealing ability, although he needs to improve his hitting to advance to the major leagues.
Key Facts
- The Cincinnati Reds signed Shane Sasaki to a minor-league contract.
- Sasaki is 25 years old and an outfielder.
- He was previously a prospect for the Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins.
- Last season, he played mostly at the Double-A level and briefly at Triple-A.
- Sasaki is known for his speed, with a minor league career total of 140 stolen bases.
- He posted a .608 OPS last season, which includes on-base plus slugging, a statistic that measures a player's ability to get on base and hit for power.
- Sasaki hit only one home run and had a .296 slugging percentage last year.
- The Reds do not expect Sasaki to join the major league team this year unless he significantly improves his performance.
