The Hiroshima Carp's Ryosuke Kikuchi, quite possibly the most dynamic defensive second baseman in the world (at least in the conversation), could be playing in MLB next season.
So too could the Yokohama BayStars' slugging captain Yoshitomo Tsutsugo and free agent outfielder Shogo Akiyama, one of the stars from the Seibu Lions.
That's great news for the players, who are in line to realize a dream and a career goal. Ditto for baseball fans, who get to see them compete in MLB — Kikuchi with a glove alone is worth the price of admission.