Japan to use MLB-like baseballs

Japan to use MLB-like baseballs

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Professional Baseball said Aug. 23, 2010, that a new ball (R) will be used as a standardized ball by the 12 baseball teams of the Japanese Central and Pacific leagues from next season. A cross section of the new ball is shown in front, while a ball currently used is on display at left.

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