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while (!deck.isInOrder()) {
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print 'It took ' + i + ' iterations to sort the deck.';
About Roki Sasaki
📺 Roki Sasaki MLB Debut in Tokyo Series, March 19, 2025.
📺 Roki Sasaki World Baseball Classic 2023.
Roki Sasaki made his much-anticipated Major League Baseball debut on March 19, 2025, pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs as part of the MLB Tokyo Series held in his home country. While his inaugural start involved some command struggles, characteristic of a young pitcher transitioning to the highest level, he flashed his electric stuff, including triple-digit fastballs, and earned his first MLB strikeout against fellow Japanese star Seiya Suzuki, marking a significant milestone in his promising career.
Roki Sasaki, the phenom set a new Japanese high school baseball record with a fastball recorded at 101 miles per hour (163 km/h) beating the previous Japanese High School Record held by Shohei Ohtani at 99.4mph (160km/h).
Beyond his baseball prowess, Roki Sasaki stands as a profound cultural symbol in Japan due to the personal tragedy he endured as a child during the devastating 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, in which he lost his father and grandparents. His journey from this immense loss and the subsequent rebuilding of his life through dedication to baseball deeply resonates with the Japanese spirit of resilience and hope. Sasaki's quiet determination and extraordinary talent on the mound symbolize the nation's capacity to overcome adversity and strive for greatness, making him a beacon of inspiration for many.
About Shohei Ohtani
📺 50-50 GAME 6/6, 3HR, 2SB, 10RBI
Shohei Ohtani's greatness stems from his unprecedented ability to perform at an elite, All-Star level as both a dominant starting pitcher and a prolific power hitter in Major League Baseball simultaneously—a feat not seen since Babe Ruth nearly a century ago, and arguably even more remarkable in the modern specialized era of baseball. With triple-digit fastballs and devastating breaking pitches on the mound, combined with consistently challenging for home run titles at the plate, Ohtani defies conventional baseball wisdom and continues to break records, earning multiple MVP awards and a historic contract, proving himself a true unicorn and arguably the most uniquely talented player in the sport's history.
About Yoshinobu Yamamoto
📺 Yamamoto's 2024 World Series Legacy
Yoshinobu Yamamoto distinguishes himself as one of Japan's elite pitchers through an unparalleled combination of dominance in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and an advanced, versatile pitching arsenal. Before joining MLB, he achieved a historic feat by winning three consecutive Pacific League MVP Awards, three Eiji Sawamura Awards (Japan's equivalent of the Cy Young), and three Triple Crowns (leading the league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts) from 2021-2023, a level of sustained excellence rarely seen in any professional league. His repertoire includes a lively mid-to-high 90s fastball, a deceptive splitter that scouts consider a legitimate out-pitch, a sharp cutter, and a beautiful 12-6 curveball, all delivered with pinpoint command and repeatable mechanics, allowing him to consistently keep hitters off balance and generate high strikeout rates while limiting walks. Yamamoto became the first player in history to win a World Series, World Baseball Classic and Olympic Gold Medal.
About Yu Darvish
Yu Darvish's greatness stems from his remarkable talent as a pitcher combined with his groundbreaking impact on the global baseball stage, showcasing a diverse arsenal of pitches and an ability to dominate in both Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and Major League Baseball (MLB). Beyond his on-field performance, his very presence as a successful Japanese pitcher in the majors has made him a significant role model. This influence is particularly evident in the reverence younger Japanese stars like Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani hold for him; Darvish has openly mentored Sasaki, guiding him through challenges and emphasizing health, while Ohtani and others view him as a leading figure who paved the way for their own MLB dreams, with his iconic #11 jersey number becoming a subtle nod of respect for his legacy.
About Ichiro Suzuki
Ichiro Suzuki achieved iconic status not just through his incredible statistical accomplishments, but by redefining the very concept of hitting in Major League Baseball and embodying a unique blend of artistry, precision, and relentless dedication. When he arrived with the Seattle Mariners in 2001, already a legend in Japan, he wasn't a power hitter in an era dominated by home runs, yet he instantly led the American League in hits, stolen bases, and batting average, securing both Rookie of the Year and MVP awards—a feat almost unheard of.
His signature "slap" singles, uncanny ability to beat out infield hits, unmatched bat control, and powerful, accurate throwing arm made him a five-tool marvel, captivating fans with a style of play that was both fundamentally sound and mesmerizingly unconventional, ultimately smashing George Sisler's 84-year-old single-season hit record with 262 hits in 2004 and accumulating over 3,000 MLB hits.
About Hideki Matsui
Hideki Matsui, affectionately known as "Godzilla," achieved iconic status not just through his impressive power numbers, but by becoming a beloved and highly successful bridge between Japanese baseball and the demanding New York spotlight. After a legendary career with the Yomiuri Giants, where he was a multi-time MVP and Japan Series champion, Matsui embraced the immense pressure of joining the New York Yankees in 2003.
His consistent performance, powerful left-handed swing, and humble, professional demeanor quickly endeared him to the notoriously tough New York fanbase. His crowning achievement, however, came in the 2009 World Series, where he was named the WS MVP, the first Japanese player to earn that honor, solidifying his legacy as a clutch performer and a true Yankees legend who delivered on the biggest stage.
About Hideo Nomo
Hideo Nomo became an iconic figure in baseball primarily because he revolutionized the pathway for Japanese players to Major League Baseball. In 1995, Nomo, a star pitcher for the Kintetsu Buffaloes in Japan, controversially "retired" to exploit a loophole in his contract, allowing him to bypass the restrictive "posting system" that limited Japanese players' access to MLB.
His subsequent signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers and immediate, electrifying success – winning NL Rookie of the Year, leading the league in strikeouts with his mesmerizing "Tornado" windup, and starting the All-Star Game – proved unequivocally that Japanese talent could thrive at the highest level of American baseball.
This audacious move and his dominant performance paved the way for countless Japanese stars like Ichiro Suzuki, Hideki Matsui, and later Shohei Ohtani, fundamentally changing the landscape of global baseball and cementing his legacy as a true pioneer.
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i = 0;
while (!deck.isInOrder()) {
print 'Iteration ' + i;
deck.shuffle();
i++;
}
print 'It took ' + i + ' iterations to sort the deck.';