"Japanese Job" forcibly named the fireball man Oda Xiangxi who wants to live in the United States. The Giant Army visited today but failed.

Shoki Oda. (File photo, taken by reporter Lin Zhengkun)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Shoki Oda, an 18-year-old Japanese fireball player from Yokohama High School, was selected first by the Yomiuri Giants in this year's Japanese Professional Baseball Draft, but he still expressed his desire to directly challenge the American Major League stage. The Giants visited Yokohama High School today, but Shoki Oda did not attend.

The Giants today visited Yokohama High School with head staff Mizuno Yuhito and scouting director Shinsuke Sematsu. Originally, Shoki Oda had not yet decided whether to attend, but finally decided not to attend. Yokohama High School Supervisor Hiroaki Murata, Principal Katsurazo, and Head of Field Football Director Takayama Daiki and others met with the Giants.

Japanese media "Sports News" reported that the meeting ended in only about 10 minutes. Mizuno Yuhito pointed out, "We have conveyed that if he is willing to listen to our training policy after the meeting with the major league team, we also hope to come again with relevant information to let him know more."

Murata Hiroaki explained why Oda Shoki did not attend. "After all, he is still a high school student, and his head may become a mess... He will explain it to me and let him make his own decision." Murata Hiroaki said, "He is still shaken now. After all, he is a high school student. This is natural." "Sports News" pointed out that Oda Shoki was in class at the time.

Shoki Oda has started talks with 12 major league teams since the 4th of this month. Currently, many teams including the Rangers, Blue Jays, Cardinals, etc. have already met with Shoki Oda.

Oda Xiangxi's fastest ball speed reached 157 kilometers. He came to Taiwan to participate in the U18 Asian Youth Baseball Championship in September this year. At that time, he started to face the Taiwan team and surrendered 6 games with 7K and 1 point, helping the Japanese team win.