Consultant posted:Our American HS teams have traveled and hosted the Japan National teams for 17 years. Scott has on his staff one of our former players as a "Super Agent" who traveled on our 1st trip in 1984. Dennis Sarfate, former MLB is a Pitcher on the "Softbank" team.
The young man will be prepared to make adjustments.
The umpires will have a "narrow" strike zone when the young man pitches. The average umpire is 5'4 and a 6'6" pitcher will experience difficulty pitching from "flat" ground [no mounds]. I would envision a possible trade in 2 years for MLB team.
This will be a "great experience" for the young man. Maybe a reverse Movie from "Mr Baseball" with Tom Sellick.
Bob
Goodwill Series Inc.
Having been given the opportunity via Bob's Goodwill Series to witness Japan's universal love and passion for baseball, I can think of worse places for a young man to begin his professional baseball career.