Japanese phenom Shoki Oda is set to meet with the Los Angeles Dodgers and other MLB teams over the next two weeks, according to David Vassegh of AM 570 L.A. Sports Radio.
The 18-year-old high school pitcher previously announced he is going to skip the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) Draft, where he was a projected first-round pick, in order to pursue opportunities in the United States. He plans to either sign with an MLB team as an international free agent or attend an American college.
“I have decided to take on the challenge on American soil toward my ultimate goal of becoming the best pitcher in the world,” Oda said during a press conference to announce his intentions.