Bullpen help was Baltimore’s most glaring need going into the deadline, and Fujinami has the potential to be another high-leverage reliever at manager Brandon Hyde’s disposal.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/07/23/shintaro-fujinami-has-electric-stuff-rays-hitters-say-but-will-he-throw-enough-strikes-to-bolster-the-orioles-bullpen/

DL Hall, Jacob Webb, Jorge López, Danny Coulombe and Shintaro Fujinami scattered five hits over 4 2/3 innings.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/09/11/orioles-open-key-homestand-with-11-5-rout-of-cardinals-led-by-cedric-mullins-go-ahead-grand-slam/

Elias said he came “pretty close” to adding another reliever beyond Fujinami, who has electric stuff but has at times struggled to harness it.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/08/04/these-pitchers-already-in-the-organization-could-boost-the-orioles-bullpen-down-the-stretch/

Fujinami would earn $100,000 for MVP, $75,000 for finishing second in the voting and $50,000 for third, and he can earn similar bonuses for Cy Young Award balloting.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/baseball-general-news/2921908/as-finalize-3-25m-deal-with-japanese-pitcher-fujinami.html

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Shintaro Fujinami (11) reacts in the dugout after being relieved in the third inning against the Texas Rangers during a baseball game on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/sports/a%27s-move-japanese-rookie-fujinami-to-bullpen

Shintaro Fujinami is the only A’s international signee on an Opening Day roster for any team.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/04/07/how-good-are-yankees-mets-at-drafting-finding-mlb-talent/

Shintaro Fujinami, who pitched 2/3 innings Sunday, allowing a hit and a walk with a strikeout, played the relatable part of the friend who needs only a couple of drinks before telling everyone how much he loves them.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/09/17/inside-the-orioles-playoff-clinching-clubhouse-celebration-from-a-laundry-cart-shower-to-cork-collecting/

Similar to Bautista, Fujinami also sports a splitter as his main secondary pitch, although the latter’s is about 4 mph harder than the former’s.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/07/20/orioles-acquire-right-handed-reliever-shintaro-fujinami-from-athletics-for-minor-leaguer/