Key facts
- Roki Sasaki says cultural differences between Japan and the U.S. were not explained to him.
- Understanding these differences has helped Sasaki relax on the mound.
- Sasaki is now delivering wins for the Dodgers.
Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki has found his stride, attributing his recent success to overcoming cultural differences between Japan and the United States. Sasaki stated that these key cultural distinctions were not initially explained to him. However, by mastering these differences, he has been able to relax more on the pitcher's mound, leading to improved performance and wins for the team.