Hayato Sakamoto is the one who stayed.
In the midst of an era of increased player movement and Japanese stars departing for the major leagues, Sakamoto is one of biggest names, among the age group making the jump, to seemingly decide the grass is actually greener on his side of the fence.
While it's tempting to wonder what the Yomiuri Giants' star shortstop could accomplish on an MLB field, Japanese baseball fans will still get to watch him on a regular basis.