Baseball: Otani announces desire to move to majors via posting system

Nippon Ham Fighters pitcher Shohei Otani (facing camera) and catcher Shota Ono celebrate after clinching the Pacific League title with a 1-0 win over the Seibu Lions at Seibu Prince Dome in Tokorozawa, north of Tokyo, on Sept. 28, 2016. Otani said on Nov. 11, 2017 that he will try to move to the major leagues through the posting system. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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