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Shoki Oda skips NPB draft for MLB
18-year-old Shoki Oda, a top Japanese prospect, plans to skip NPB draft for MLB career.
In brief
18-year-old Shoki Oda, a top Japanese prospect, plans to skip NPB draft for MLB career. Shoki Oda, an 18-year-old Japanese pitcher, announced he will pursue MLB opportunities instead of the NPB draft. Originally reported by Mlb.
Shoki Oda skips NPB draft
18-year-old Yokohama High School pitcher Shoki Oda announced plans to pursue MLB opportunities instead of NPB draft.
Oda's MLB ambitions
Oda aims to join MLB as international free agent or attend American college, following Rintaro Sasaki’s path.
Oda's performance
Oda recorded a tournament-record 97.6 mph fastball at Koshien, helping Yokohama reach semifinals.
Oda's MLB path
Oda has a slider, curveball, changeup, splitter and cutter in his arsenal, making him a top prospect.
At a glance
Shoki Oda, an 18-year-old Japanese pitcher, announced he will pursue MLB opportunities instead of the NPB draft.
