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It would be something if Eri Yoshida were just a 17-year-old pitching in the minors this winter. It would be something if Eri Yoshida were just a 17-year-old Japanese player pitching in the minors this winter. It would be something if Eri Yoshida were just a 17-year-old Japanese submarine knuckleballer pitching in the minors this winter.
Eri Yoshida is all of those things. But then there's the fact that Eri's also a she. And she's already slated to pitch opening night for the Yuma Scorpions of the Arizona Winter League.
"I decided to join a new challenge and (will gain) practical experience," read her blog when translated from Japanese.
The righty uses a submarine delivery and her knuckleball has been clocked around 50 miles per hour, with her other pitches topping out at about 65.
You can see her in action below. Sorry Tim Wakefield, your end is nigh.
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