The Evolution Of the Pipeline From Japan To the Majors.

The article discusses the evolution of Major League Baseball's (MLB) scouting process in Japan, from its rudimentary beginnings in the early 2000s to the more sophisticated, data-driven methods used today. It highlights the challenges and changes over the years, focusing on the growing prominence of Japanese players in the MLB, such as Ichiro Suzuki and Shohei Ohtani, and the impact of scouting techniques and cultural differences on player recruitment.