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JAPANESE PITCHING PHENOM MAY GO STRAIGHT TO AMERICA

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YUSEI KIKUCHI

Yusei Kikuchi is the best amateur pitching prospect in Japan. The 18-year-old has a 95-mph fastball and is expected to be the first pick in the Japanese baseball league’s draft next month. IF he stays in Japan.

Kikuchi may decide to jump straight to pro ball in America. He recently worked out for eight Major League teams and every organization in Japan.

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