Yu Darvish

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Full Name: Yu Darvish Position: SP Height/Weight: 6'5"/185 Current Team: Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters Birthdate: August 16, 1986 Number: 11 Birthplace: Matsubara, Osaka, Japan Japanese Debut: June 15, 2005 Bats/Throws: Right/Right

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Darvish first inspired interest in Japan in 2004 after playing an active role in the Koshien National High School Baseball Championship, including pitching a no-hitter, during his senior year for Tohoku High School, a school that has produced many professional players, including Major League and Japanese All-Star Kazuhiro Sasaki,and Takashi Saito. He participated in the Koshien High school Baseball Tournament 4 times.

He was extensively scouted since his days in Junior High School by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Atlanta Braves who later tried to sign him. The New York Mets also were in competition for his services. The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, Hiroshima Toyo Carp, Chunichi Dragons, Fukuoka Daiei Hawks and Orix Blue Wave were also in the battle to sign Darvish.

The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters won the first pick of the 2004 draft and proceeded to draft and sign.

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