Major League Baseball Players Association’s Post

The MLBPA is pleased to announce that Roger Kahlon has joined our Player Services Department as our new International Strategic Advisor – Japan! Roger is a seasoned international advisor with over two decades of experience at the intersection of baseball, cross-cultural strategy, and elite athlete management. As the longtime personal liaison to Hideki Matsui, he has navigated high-stakes negotiations, media strategy, and global partnerships with unwavering discretion and cultural fluency. Roger has built a rare track record of trust with players, executives, and media on both sides of the Pacific, earning a reputation as a strategic bridge-builder and problem-solver.