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Samurai Japan U-18 baseball teams hold send-off match
The Samurai Japan U-18 representative teams participated in a send-off match at Jingu Stadium on August 29, where the University Japan team defeated the High School Japan team 7-1.
Fans noted a change in the team uniforms, which now feature the New Balance logo. This follows a new contract between NPB Enterprise and New Balance, replacing the previous supplier, Mizuno.
High school pitcher Shoki Oda, a top prospect for the upcoming NPB draft and Major League Baseball, pitched two innings and allowed six runs. Despite the performance, MLB scouts, including representatives from the New York Yankees, expressed continued high interest in his potential, noting his status as a top-tier high school talent in Asia.
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Jingu Stadium · New Balance · New York Yankees · Samurai Japan · Shoki Oda
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] High school pitcher Shoki Oda reached a maximum pitch speed of 156 km/h during the match. hochi.news
- [● 2 SOURCES] The University Japan representative team defeated the High School Japan representative team with a score of 7-1. full-count.jp · hochi.news
- [● 2 SOURCES] The High School Japan team is scheduled to compete in the 14th BFA U18 Asia Championship in Taipei, Taiwan, beginning September 7. full-count.jp · hochi.news
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Samurai Japan U-18 send-off match took place at Jingu Stadium on August 29. full-count.jp · hochi.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] New York Yankees international scouting director Mario Garza described Shoki Oda as one of the top high school pitchers in Asia this year. hochi.news
- [○ 1 SOURCE] NPB Enterprise has signed a new contract with New Balance to provide uniforms for Samurai Japan. full-count.jp