The biography of Roki Sasaki: The Rising Flame of Japanese Baseball

By William N. Lee

From the ruins of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake to the mound of Major League Baseball, Roki Sasaki: The Rising Flame of Japanese Baseball is the riveting true story of one of the most electrifying arms in the sport today. This biography captures the extraordinary life and career of Roki Sasaki, a once-in-a-generation pitcher whose blazing fastball and quiet determination have captivated fans across the globe. Born in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, Sasaki lost his father and grandparents in the devastating tsunami that changed his life forever. In the shadow of immense personal loss, a quiet strength emerged. His love for baseball turned into a mission -- not just to succeed, but to honor those he lost. By his mid-teens, he was throwing 101 mph, and by 20, he etched his name in history with a perfect game for the Chiba Lotte Marines, striking out 19 and retiring 13 in a row -- a world record. This book follows Sasaki's journey from high school phenom to NPB sensation, culminating in his transition to the MLB with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025. Through it all, Sasaki's poise, intensity, and humility set him apart -- not just as a pitcher, but as a symbol of resilience and quiet fire. With accurate, date-specific details and rich storytelling, Roki Sasaki: The Rising Flame of Japanese Baseball is a tribute to a young man who rose from tragedy to become Japan's brightest baseball star.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5QH88F7
• ISBN13: 9798280698703
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 126 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"