Japanese League SP Tomoyuki Sugano's Scouting Report and MLB Comparison

Japan's starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches against Cuba during the first inning of their second round game at the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi)For teams unwilling or unable to shell out the money it will take to sign National League Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer this offseason, it's slim pickings on the free-agent market as far as impact starting pitching is concerned.

That is precisely the reason Japanese League star is among the most compelling characters of the 2020-21 MLB offseason.

The 31-year-old ace of the Yomiuri Giants has put together a stellar eight-year career in Japan, including a dominant performance in 2020, and…