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Minor leaguer Ohka released by Jays

DUNEDIN, United States - Japanese veteran Tomokazu Ohka pitches during a practice game in Dunedin, Florida, on March 22, 2014. After the practice he was released by the Toronto Blue Jays after having signed a minor league contract with the American league team in the winter.

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Ohka returns to Yokohama with big hopes

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Former major league pitcher Tomokazu Ohka speaks to reporters in Yokohama on April 8, 2010, after signing a two-year deal worth 100 million yen a year plus performance bonuses with the Central League baseball club Yokohama Bay BayStars.

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Cleveland Indians' Ohka suffers season's 2nd loss

CLEVELAND, United States - Cleveland Indians starter Tomokazu Ohka leaves the mound during the fifth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field in Cleveland on June 27 after allowing six runs. The Reds won 7-3.

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Japanese baseball players in MLB

GOODYEAR, Unites States - Cleveland Indians Tomo Ohka of Japan pitches against the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning of their preseason game at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona, on March 2.

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Ohka solid for Toronto in 2nd spring start

FORT MYERS, United States - Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Tomokazu Ohka pitches against the Boston Red Sox during a spring training game in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 8.

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Matsui calls for more Japanese tourists to visit U.S.

TOKYO, Japan - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui speaks to reporters at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Feb. 9 during a tourism promotion event there. Three other Japanese major league baseball players -- Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Tomokazu Ohka, Cleveland Indians right-hander Kazuhito Tadano and New York Mets right-hander Yusaki Iriki -- also attended the event.

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Ohka hopes his ballclub will help local sports

KUSATSU, Japan - Washington Nationals right-hander Tomokazu Ohka, who recently established an amateur baseball club in western Japan, expresses hope at a press conference on Feb. 10 that its activities will help vitalize local sporting communities. Ohka said the ballclub, of which he is general manager, will recruit players through tryouts this fall and take part in a regional league in 2006 with the goal of playing in the intercity national championship. (MLB)

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(4)Japanese major leaguers in preseason games

VIERA, United States - Montreal Expos starter Tomo Ohka delivers against the Atlanta Braves in a preseason game in Viera, Florida, on March 29. He gave up five runs in as many innings. (MLB)

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(3)Japanese major leaguers in preseason training

VIERA, United States - Montreal Expos hurler Tomokazu Ohka practices pitching during his preseason training at Viera, Florida, on Feb. 21. (MLB)

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(1)MLB all stars in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants slugger Hideki Matsui (L), who has become a free agent and pronounced his intention to play in the major leagues next season, greets Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki before the start of an exhibition game between the Major League all stars and the Japan all stars at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 10. Standing at left in Montreal Expos hurler Tomokazu Ohka. (MLB)

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Expos' Ohka notches season's 11th win

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Montreal Expos' Tomokazu Ohka pitches against the San Francisco Giants at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco on Aug. 23. Okha earned his 11th win of the season, giving up two runs and six hits in 7-2/3 innings. (MLB)

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Expos pitcher Ohka starts against Dodgers

VERO BEACH, United States - The Montreal Expos' Tomokazu Ohka wipes away sweat after pitching four innings as the starter in an exhibition game March 12 against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero Beach, Florida. Ohka held the Dodgers scoreless on one hit. (MLB)

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Montreal Expos Ohka pitches, gives up 2 hits in 2 innings

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Montreal Expos' Tomokazu Ohka pitches against the New York Mets in a preseason game in Port St. Lucie, Florida on March 7. Ohka gave up two hits in two innings in the game, which the Expos won 7-1. (MLB)

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Ohka allows one run in two innings of work

JUPITER, United States - Tomokazu Ohka struck out last season's National League rookie of the year Albert Pujols and allowed one run in two innings of work as the Montreal Expos downed the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 in Jupiter, Florida, on March 2. (MLB)

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Expos' starter Ohka gives up four runs against Mets

MONTREAL, Canada - Montreal Expos starter Tomokazu Ohka leaves the game in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Olympic Stadium on Sept. 27, after giving up four runs. The Mets won 12-6. (MLB)

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Mariners Ichiro extends his hitting-streak to 16 games

BOSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an RBI single off Boston Red Sox starter Tomokazu Ohka in the fifth inning on May 10 in Boston. The Mariners beat the Red Sox 5-2 at Fenway Park. (MLB)

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Montreal Expos Ohka pitches, gives up 2 hits in 2 innings

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Montreal Expos' Tomokazu Ohka pitches against the New York Mets in a preseason game in Port St. Lucie, Florida on March 7. Ohka gave up two hits in two innings in the game, which the Expos won 7-1. (MLB)

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Expos pitcher Ohka starts against Dodgers

VERO BEACH, United States - The Montreal Expos' Tomokazu Ohka wipes away sweat after pitching four innings as the starter in an exhibition game March 12 against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero Beach, Florida. Ohka held the Dodgers scoreless on one hit. (MLB)

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Matsui calls for more Japanese tourists to visit U.S.

TOKYO, Japan - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui speaks to reporters at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Feb. 9 during a tourism promotion event there. Three other Japanese major league baseball players -- Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Tomokazu Ohka, Cleveland Indians right-hander Kazuhito Tadano and New York Mets right-hander Yusaki Iriki -- also attended the event. (Kyodo)

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Cleveland Indians' Ohka suffers season's 2nd loss

CLEVELAND, United States - Cleveland Indians starter Tomokazu Ohka leaves the mound during the fifth inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field in Cleveland on June 27 after allowing six runs. The Reds won 7-3. (Kyodo)

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Ohka solid for Toronto in 2nd spring start

FORT MYERS, United States - Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Tomokazu Ohka pitches against the Boston Red Sox during a spring training game in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 8. (Kyodo)

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Japanese baseball players in MLB

GOODYEAR, Unites States - Cleveland Indians Tomo Ohka of Japan pitches against the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning of their preseason game at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona, on March 2. (Kyodo)

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Ohka hopes his ballclub will help local sports

KUSATSU, Japan - Washington Nationals right-hander Tomokazu Ohka, who recently established an amateur baseball club in western Japan, expresses hope at a press conference on Feb. 10 that its activities will help vitalize local sporting communities. Ohka said the ballclub, of which he is general manager, will recruit players through tryouts this fall and take part in a regional league in 2006 with the goal of playing in the intercity national championship. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Ohka allows one run in two innings of work

JUPITER, United States - Tomokazu Ohka struck out last season's National League rookie of the year Albert Pujols and allowed one run in two innings of work as the Montreal Expos downed the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 in Jupiter, Florida, on March 2. (MLB)

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Ohka returns to Yokohama with big hopes

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Former major league pitcher Tomokazu Ohka speaks to reporters in Yokohama on April 8, 2010, after signing a two-year deal worth 100 million yen a year plus performance bonuses with the Central League baseball club Yokohama Bay BayStars. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Ohka released by Orioles

Undated photo shows right-handed knuckleballer Tomokazu Ohka, who joined the Baltimore Orioles on a minor league contract in December 2016. Ohka has been released by the Orioles, sources close to the matter said on March 28, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Ohka lands minor-league deal with Orioles

File photo taken in November 2016 shows Japanese knuckleballer Tomokazu Ohka pitching in front of major league scouts in Arizona. The Baltimore Orioles said on Dec. 15, 2016, they have signed a minor-league contract with Ohka. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(4)Japanese major leaguers in preseason games

VIERA, United States - Montreal Expos starter Tomo Ohka delivers against the Atlanta Braves in a preseason game in Viera, Florida, on March 29. He gave up five runs in as many innings. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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(1)MLB all stars in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants slugger Hideki Matsui (L), who has become a free agent and pronounced his intention to play in the major leagues next season, greets Seattle Mariners leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki before the start of an exhibition game between the Major League all stars and the Japan all stars at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 10. Standing at left in Montreal Expos hurler Tomokazu Ohka. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Expos' Ohka notches season's 11th win

SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Montreal Expos' Tomokazu Ohka pitches against the San Francisco Giants at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco on Aug. 23. Okha earned his 11th win of the season, giving up two runs and six hits in 7-2/3 innings. (MLB)(Kyodo)

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Expos' starter Ohka gives up four runs against Mets

MONTREAL, Canada - Montreal Expos starter Tomokazu Ohka leaves the game in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Olympic Stadium on Sept. 27, after giving up four runs. The Mets won 12-6. (MLB)