16 Year Old Makes Professional Debut
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Re: 16 Year Old Makes Professional Debut
[ Author: matteo | Posted: Jul 2, 2005 11:54 AM
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Do Japanese Players have to finish high school in order to be drafted? If that being so, I guess the reason why Tsujimoto could get drafted at 16 was because he attended an American High School?
Re: 16 Year Old Makes Professional Debut
[ Author: Guest: John Brooks | Posted: Jul 3, 2005 4:54 AM
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According to this article [The Japan Times] no, it's not complusory for Kento to have passed high school. It's sad if this is true, because I would have to wonder what would Tsujimoto do if his career doesn't prosper.
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Tsuijmoto pitched one inning, allowing 1 run, on two hits. His fastball was recorded at a maximum of 138km during the game. Tsuijmoto went on to say, "I was a bit nervous in the bullpen but once I was on the mound I was all right."
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