Baseball: Over 10 MLB clubs to hold interview with high school star Oda
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Over 10 MLB clubs will interview Yokohama High School pitching star Shoki Oda, its team manager Hiroaki Murata said Monday.The 18-yea
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Over 10 MLB clubs will interview Yokohama High School pitching star Shoki Oda, its team manager Hiroaki Murata said Monday.The 18-yea

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