Knuckleball pitcher Baker

Knuckleball pitcher Baker

TOKYO, Japan - Chelsea Baker, a 14-year-old pitcher in the U.S. Little League known for her knuckleball, poses in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on March 7, 2012, during her first visit to Japan.

Knuckleball princess heads to U.S.

Knuckleball princess heads to U.S.

NARITA, Japan - Japanese female knuckleballer Eri Yoshida departs from Narita airport near Tokyo for the United States on Jan. 31, 2011. Yoshida said she hopes to receive an offer from a U.S. independent league club for the second year in a row by pitching well in the Arizona Winter League in February.

Knuckleball princess Yoshida takes 3rd loss

Knuckleball princess Yoshida takes 3rd loss

VICTORIA, Canada - Eri Yoshida from Japan throws as a starter in a game between her Chico Outlaws and the Victoria Seals in Victoria, Canada, on July 27, 2010. Yoshida suffered her third loss, giving up eight runs in 2-1/3 innings.

'Knuckle Princess' starts 2nd game

'Knuckle Princess' starts 2nd game

CHICO, United States - Eri Yoshida, a knuckleball pitcher from Japan with the U.S. independent league club Chico Outlaws, speaks to reporters in Chico, California, on June 12, 2010. She contributed to the team's victory over the Yuma Scorpions 8-4 as the starter, giving up two runs and four hits in four innings.

Knuckleball princess Yoshida takes 3rd loss

Knuckleball princess Yoshida takes 3rd loss

VICTORIA, Canada - Eri Yoshida from Japan throws as a starter in a game between her Chico Outlaws and the Victoria Seals in Victoria, Canada, on July 27, 2010. Yoshida suffered her third loss, giving up eight runs in 2-1/3 innings. (Kyodo)

'Knuckle Princess' starts 2nd game

'Knuckle Princess' starts 2nd game

CHICO, United States - Eri Yoshida, a knuckleball pitcher from Japan with the U.S. independent league club Chico Outlaws, speaks to reporters in Chico, California, on June 12, 2010. She contributed to the team's victory over the Yuma Scorpions 8-4 as the starter, giving up two runs and four hits in four innings. (Kyodo)

Knuckleball pitcher Baker

Knuckleball pitcher Baker

TOKYO, Japan - Chelsea Baker, a 14-year-old pitcher in the U.S. Little League known for her knuckleball, poses in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on March 7, 2012, during her first visit to Japan. (Kyodo)

Knuckleball princess heads to U.S.

Knuckleball princess heads to U.S.

NARITA, Japan - Japanese female knuckleballer Eri Yoshida departs from Narita airport near Tokyo for the United States on Jan. 31, 2011. Yoshida said she hopes to receive an offer from a U.S. independent league club for the second year in a row by pitching well in the Arizona Winter League in February. (Kyodo)