# Shoki Oda skips NPB draft for MLB

> 18-year-old Shoki Oda, a top Japanese prospect, plans to skip NPB draft for MLB career.
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- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Shoki Oda, an 18-year-old Japanese pitcher, announced he will pursue MLB opportunities instead of the NPB draft.