Giants' draft pick of Shoki Oda

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1. 1 OctBackground

   Yokohama High pitcher Shoki Oda says he will pursue MLB, not NPB

   Yokohama High School pitcher Shoki Oda said he would aim for US professional baseball instead of entering Japan's NPB draft.

2. 23 OctBackground

   Yomiuri Giants pick Shoki Oda first in NPB draft despite US plan

   The Yomiuri Giants chose Yokohama High School's Shoki Oda in the first round of Japan's pro draft, although he had said he would go to the US.

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   10 Nov

   Giants apologise to Yokohama High over Oda draft pick, but he skips the meeting

   The Yomiuri Giants visited Shoki Oda's school to apologise for drafting him against his wishes. Oda, who wants to play in the US, was in class and stayed away.