Oda Shoki Giants draft pick and US plans

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1. 1 OctBackground

   Yokohama High School pitcher Shoki Oda says he will pursue a US career

   Top Japanese high school pitcher Shoki Oda said he would aim for a career in the United States instead of entering Japan's professional draft.

2. 23 OctBackground

   Yomiuri Giants select Yokohama High School's Shoki Oda in NPB draft

   The Yomiuri Giants made Yokohama High School pitcher Shoki Oda their first-round pick at the NPB draft, although he had said he wanted to play in the US.

3. 

   10 Nov

   Giants visit Shoki Oda to greet their top draft pick, but he isn't there

   The Giants called on Yokohama High pitcher Shoki Oda after picking him first in the draft. He stayed away, as he plans to play baseball in the US.