He has the physique of Aaron Judge and the potential to become a Shohei Ohtani. He's 16 years old, 6'4", weighs 200 pounds, throws 95 mph, and hits with great power.
His name is Haruki Komoda, he plays for Yananashi Gakuin High School, and scouts are hounding him everywhere.
He's expected to be a first-round pick in the Japanese Draft in October.
Shohei Ohtani homered. Again. Dead center off Trevor Megill.
He has three home runs tonight.
He threw 6.1 shutout innings and struck out 10.
This is one of the greatest individual performances in posteason history.
Zack Littell is another Nick Martinez style of pitcher.
Littell has been a solid full-time starter over the last two years, posting a 3.67 ERA. He also has extensive experience out of the bullpen.
My biggest concern with the Reds had been their rotation depth. Litell helps shore that up, and he could also serve as an impact reliever if that's what the Reds need late this season.
This is the Reds’ most aggressive deadline in a long time. 2019 is in the mix, but the Bauer deal was more about for 2020.