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Dodgers GM praises Japan's 'Koshien monster' Shoki Oda as a talented pitcher

Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes called Yokohama High School's Shoki Oda a "very talented pitcher" after the teenager reportedly turned down a top Japanese club.

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The Dodgers already have Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki. Could a high school pitcher be next?

Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes spoke about Shoki Oda of Yokohama High School at the MLB general managers' meetings in Las Vegas. According to US outlets, he called Oda a "very talented pitcher". Gomes also said it is enjoyable just to watch him throw.

In Japan, Oda is nicknamed the "Koshien monster", a nod to the national high school tournament played at Koshien Stadium. He has reportedly turned down an offer from one of Japan's most storied pro clubs, which has fuelled talk that he could head to the US instead.

The Dodgers have form here. They signed Yamamoto to a 12-year, $325 million deal in December 2023, then landed Sasaki in January 2025 after Chiba Lotte posted him. Gomes did not announce any move for Oda, and nothing is official.

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