Highly touted lefty Kikuchi opts for Japan over U.S.

Highly touted lefty Kikuchi opts for Japan over U.S.

HANAMAKI, Japan - Hanamaki Higashi High School left-hander Yusei Kikuchi speaks during a press conference at the school in Iwate Prefecture on Oct. 25, 2009, announcing his decision to play in Japan next year after recent interviews with all 12 domestic and eight major league clubs.

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