Spencer Howard pitched briefly for the SF Giants during the 2024 season. He moved to the NPB last year and will remain overseas after signing with the Yomiuri Giants, per Sports Hochi.
SF Giants pitcher from 2024 season to remain overseas in NPB for 2026 season
Howard pitched for the Rakuten Eagles in 2025, but was limited to just 73.1 innings due to injuries. He was quite effective, posting a 2.45 ERA with 57 strikeouts and 16 walks.
The right-handed hurler was originally a second-round pick in the 2017 draft by the Philadelphia Phillies out of Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo.