Mets’ David Stearns Popped up in Japan to Scout Slugger

Mets Eye Japanese Star Slugger as Offseason Target

The New York Mets appear poised to further invest in the Japanese market, with David Stearns leading the effort firsthand. The Mets’ president of baseball operations was seen outside Meiji Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on Tuesday, home of the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, evaluating standout corner infielder Munetaka Murakami.SNY’s Danny Abriano confirmed Stearns observed Murakami face the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, and the slugger lived up to expectations, hitt…

Mets’ David Stearns hits road to scout highly touted Japanese slugger

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was spotted Tuesday in Japan, where he was scouting Munetaka Murakami, a slugging corner infielder for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows who could be headed to MLB this offseason.

Mets’ David Stearns popped up in Japan to scout slugger

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is doing some scouting in Japan.

New York Mets are reportedly scouting Japanese star

David Stearns was reportedly seen scouting Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami on Tuesday.

Mets keeping tabs on Munetaka Murakami as potential 3B option

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is back in Japan, keeping tabs on NPB slugger Munetaka Murakami, as reported by the Yakyu Cosmopolitan.