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Indian PM Modi Addresses The Congress - Washington

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, center, is greeted by United States Vice President Kamala Harris, lefty, and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California), right, as he arrives for a Joint address to Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, June 22, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indian PM Modi Addresses The Congress - Washington

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, center, is greeted by United States Vice President Kamala Harris, lefty, and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy (Republican of California), right, as he arrives for a Joint address to Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Thursday, June 22, 2023. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Igawa eyes move to majors through posting system

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers lefty Kei Igawa, who has set his sights on a move to the major leagues, made a formal request on Dec. 27 that he be put up for auction via the posting system.

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Big screen praises Sugiuchi's achievement

TOKYO, Japan - The big screen at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo congratulates Yomiuri Giants lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi for his achievement of his 2,000th career strikeout in a game against the Hanshin Tigers on July 12, 2014.

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Sugiuchi marks 2,000 career strikeouts

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi marks his 2,000th career strikeout by fanning Hiroki Uemoto of the Hanshin Tigers in the sixth inning at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on July 12, 2014, achieving the feat in the shortest time ever.

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Eagles win rights to lefty Matsui

KAWASAKI, Japan - Schoolmates toss Yuki Matsui of Toko Gakuen High School into the air at the school in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2013, after the Pacific League champion Rakuten Eagles won the negotiating rights to the highly rated lefty in the Nippon Professional Baseball's annual amateur draft.

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Hawks' Sugiuchi in Game 7 of Japan Series

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi pitches against the Chunichi Dragons in Game 7 of the Japan Series at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 20, 2011. Sugiuchi hurled seven scoreless innings, contributing to the Hawks' 3-0 victory to win the Japan Series title.

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Australian lefty joins Giants under player development contract

TOKYO, Japan - Australian lefty Adam Bright, who signed with the Yomiuri Giants under a player development contract, poses for photos in his new uniform during a press conference on Jan. 25, 2011.

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Hawks lefty Sugiuchi re-signs for 350 million yen

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank left-hander Toshiya Sugiuchi reacts as play money bills are released from a cracker given by reporters after he renewed his contract with the team in Fukuoka on Dec. 25, 2010. Sugiuchi accepted an initial salary offer of 350 million yen, up 50 million yen from 2010.

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45-yr-old Yamamoto re-signs with Dragons

NAGOYA, Japan - Masahiro Yamamoto, a veteran lefty of the Chunichi Dragons, attends a press conference in Nagoya on Dec. 24, 2010, after re-signing with the club in the 2011 season. The 45-year-old pitcher who earned 5 wins pledged to work hard on doubling the number of winning games in his 28th season.

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Japan Series Game 4

CHIBA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons veteran lefty Masahiro Yamamoto starts against the Lotte Marines in Game 4 of the Japan Series at Chiba Marine Stadium on Nov. 3, 2010. The 45-year-old Yamamoto allowed three runs in three innings.

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Dragons oust Giants to reach Japan Series

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons veteran lefty Masahiro Yamamoto pitches against the Yomiuri Giants during Game 4 of the Central League Climax Series final stage at Nagoya Dome on Oct. 23, 2010. The 45-year-old allowed no runs in five-plus innings as the team won 4-3, earning their first trip to the Japan Series in three years.

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Veteran Yamamoto pitches shutout against Giants

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons veteran lefty Masahiro Yamamoto pitches against the Yomiuri Giants on Sept. 4, 2010, at Nagoya Dome. Forty-five-year-old Yamamoto became the oldest pitcher in Japanese baseball to pitch a shutout, leading his team to a 3-0 win.

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Mariners pitcher Lee

SEATTLE, United States - This undated file photo shows Seattle Mariners lefty Cliff Lee, who was selected as the American League MVP in June 2010.

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Mets lefty Takahashi struggles in 1st start of spring

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Japanese left-hander Hisanori Takahashi of the New York Mets prepares to release the ball in his first start of the spring for the team in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on March 27, 2010, in a bid to earn a major league roster spot. A nonroster invitee in spring training, the 34-year-old rookie gave up four hits, all doubles, walked one and struck out three in a 7-5, 10-inning loss to a split squad of the Washington Nationals.

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Rookie pitcher Kikuchi in Lions jersey

TOKYO, Japan - Seibu Lions rookie pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (L) poses in his new jersey beside manager Hisanobu Watanabe at a hotel in Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2009. The 18-year-old lefty, the club's No. 1 draft pick, was taking part in the club's rookie debut ceremony with five others.

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Rookie pitcher Kikuchi in Lions jersey

TOKYO, Japan - Seibu Lions rookie pitcher Yusei Kikuchi shows off his new No. 17 jersey at a hotel in Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2009. The 18-year-old lefty, the club's No. 1 draft pick, was taking part in the club's rookie debut ceremony with five others.

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Highly touted lefty Kikuchi agrees to terms with Seibu

SHIZUKUISHI, Japan - Hanamaki Higashi High School left-hander Yusei Kikuchi poses with a snowman in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, on Nov. 21, 2009, after agreeing to terms with the Japanese Pacific League's Seibu Lions.

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Highly touted lefty Kikuchi agrees to terms with Seibu

SHIZUKUISHI, Japan - Hanamaki Higashi High School left-hander Yusei Kikuchi smiles during a news conference in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, on Nov. 21, 2009, after agreeing to terms with the Japanese Pacific League's Seibu Lions.

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Japan lefty Kikuchi braces for draft

HANAMAKI, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, a left-handed pitcher for Hanamaki Higashi High School, jogs past the scoreboard of his school's ballpark with signs that read ''Play hard, always'' and ''bonds'' in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 28, 2009.

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Japan lefty Kikuchi braces for draft

HANAMAKI, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, a left-handed pitcher for Hanamaki Higashi High School, speaks to reporters at the school in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 28, 2009. Kikuchi, who threw the fastest pitch for a high-school lefty, braced for the draft the following day where a number of professional teams are likely to name him as their first-round choice.

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Japan lefty Kikuchi braces for draft

HANAMAKI, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, a left-handed pitcher for Hanamaki Higashi High School, stretches during a workout at the school in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 28, 2009. Kikuchi, who threw the fastest pitch for a high-school lefty, braced for the draft the following day where a number of professional teams are likely to name him as their first-round choice.

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Japan lefty Kikuchi braces for draft

HANAMAKI, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, a left-handed pitcher for Hanamaki Higashi High School, speaks to reporters at the school in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 28, 2009. Kikuchi, who threw the fastest pitch for a high-school lefty, braced for the draft the following day where a number of professional teams are likely to name him as their first-round choice.

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

HANAMAKI, Japan - Hanamaki Higashi High School left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (R) 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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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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Highly touted lefty Kikuchi opts for Japan over U.S.

HANAMAKI, Japan - Hanamaki Higashi High School left-hander Yusei Kikuchi sheds tears during a press conference at the school in Iwate Prefecture on Oct. 25, 2009 in 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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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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Hopeful pitcher Kikuchi gets pro career off the ground

SENDAI, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, a pitcher for the Hanamaki Higashi High School baseball club, speaks to reporters at the school in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2009. The left-hander, who threw the fastest pitch for a high-school lefty, stated his desire to turn pro after graduating next March.

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Hopeful pitcher Kikuchi gets pro career off the ground

SENDAI, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, a pitcher for the Hanamaki Higashi High School baseball club, speaks to reporters at the school in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2009. The left-hander, who threw the fastest pitch for a high-school lefty, stated his desire to turn pro after graduating next March.

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Hopeful pitcher Kikuchi gets pro career off the ground

SENDAI, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, a pitcher for the Hanamaki Higashi High School baseball club, speaks to reporters at the school in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2009. The left-hander, who threw the fastest pitch for a high-school lefty, stated his desire to turn pro after graduating next March.

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Hopeful pitcher Kikuchi gets pro career off the ground

SENDAI, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, a pitcher for the Hanamaki Higashi High School baseball club, speaks to reporters at the school in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2009. The left-hander, who threw the fastest pitch for a high-school lefty, stated his desire to turn pro after graduating next March.

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Japan hopeful Kikuchi eyes pitching in U.S.

TOKYO, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, ace pitcher of Hanamaki Higashi High School, pitches during a game at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on Aug. 12, 2009. Kikuchi, who threw the fastest ball as a high-school lefty at 154 kilometers in August, said on Sept. 8, 2009 that he wants to leave open the option of signing with a U.S. major league club without playing professional baseball in Japan.

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Japan hopeful Kikuchi eyes pitching in U.S.

TOKYO, Japan - Yusei Kikuchi, ace pitcher of Hanamaki Higashi High School, pitches during a game at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on Aug. 23, 2009. Kikuchi, who threw the fastest ball as a high-school lefty at 154 kilometers in August, said on Sept. 8, 2009 that he wants to leave open the option of signing with a U.S. major league club without playing professional baseball in Japan.

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Sugiuchi wins MVP for pitchers for June

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi poses for photos at Yahoo Dome on July 2 after winning the MVP for pitchers for June.

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Boston lefty Okajima gets 3rd win

PHILADELPHIA, United States - Boston Red Sox lefty Hideki Okajima throws against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on June 13. Okajima got his third win of the season giving up one run in two innings in his team's 11-6 victory.

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Lotte pitcher Naruse shines in victory over Hanshin

KOSHIEN, Japan - Lotte Marines lefty Yoshihisa Naruse pitches against the Hanshin Tigers during a game at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on May 26. Naruse threw two scoreless innings from the sixth inning before his club scored a go-ahead run in the ninth and final inning in a 3-2 victory.

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46-yr-old pitcher Kudo earns 1st win in 2 yrs

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama BayStars veteran pitcher Kimiyasu Kudo greets fans after his club's 6-5 come-from-behind victory over the Rakuten Eagles at Yokohama Stadium on May 25. The 46-year-old lefty took his first win since September 2007 retiring three batters in the last and ninth inning of the game.

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46-yr-old pitcher Kudo earns 1st win in 2 yrs

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama BayStars veteran pitcher Kimiyasu Kudo throws against the Rakuten Eagles at Yokohama Stadium on May 25. The 46-year-old lefty, who pitched in the last and ninth inning, took his first win since September 2007 retiring three batters in his club's 6-5 come-from-behind victory.

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46-yr-old pitcher Kudo earns 1st win in 2 yrs

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama BayStars veteran pitcher Kimiyasu Kudo shakes hands with the club's acting manager Tomio Tashiro at Yokohama Stadium on May 25. The 46-year-old lefty took his first win since September 2007 retiring three batters in the last and ninth inning of a game against the Rakuten Eagles in his club's 6-5 come-from-behind victory.

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Rakuten's Hasebe beats Lions

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Rakuten Eagles lefty Kohei Hasebe pitches against the Seibu Lions at Seibu Dome in Saitama Prefecture on May 6. Hasebe marked his second victory, limiting the Lions to one run on six hits over seven-plus innings. The Eagles won 6-3.

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Yokohama lefty Kudo to have elbow surgery

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama BayStars veteran left-hander Kimiyasu Kudo said Oct. 10 he will undergo endoscopic surgery on his pitching elbow at a Yokohama hospital next week.

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Red Sox lefty Okajima extends scoreless streak

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox set-upper Hideki Okajima of Japan pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the eighth inning of their game at Fenway Park in Boston on May 2. Okajima marked his 13 consecutive scoreless outing.

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New Red Sox lefty Okajima departs for U.S.

NARITA, Japan - Japanese pitcher Hideki Okajima speaks with reporters at Narita airport prior to departure for the United States on Feb. 14 to join the Boston Red Sox's spring training in Florida. ''My ultimate goal is to become a world champion,'' said Okajima, a 31-year-old left-hander the Red Sox acquired on a two-year contract with an option for 2009.

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Veteran lefty Kudo signs reduced salary deal with Yokohama

TOKYO, Japan - Veteran left-hander Kimiyasu Kudo speaks at a news conference in Yokohama on Jan. 19 after signing a contract with the Yokohama BayStars for an estimated annual salary of 90 million yen, plus performance escalators.

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Hanshin Tigers lefty Kei Igawa back in Japan

NARITA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers lefty Kei Igawa talks to reporters on arrival at Narita airport on Dec. 24, returning to Japan after reaching a basic agreement and concluding the final stages of contract talks on a five-year, $20 million deal with the New York Yankees.

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Veteran Chunichi lefty Yamamoto throws no-hitter

NAGOYA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons left-hander Masahiro Yamamoto (L) gets congratulations from teammates Motonobu Tanishige (C) and Hirokazu Ibata after becoming the oldest pitcher in Japanese baseball history to throw a no-hitte, leading the Central League leaders to a 3-0 victory over the Hanshin Tigers at Nagoya Dome on Sept. 16. Yamamoto, who is playing in his 23rd season, pitched his first career no-hitter at 41 years and one month after striking out five and issuing no walks in a 97-pitch outing.

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Lefty Noguchi joins Giants on 2-year contract

TOKYO, Japan - Tatsunori Hara (L), manager of the Yomiuri Giants baseball club, and free agent left-hander Shigeki Noguchi shake hands at a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on Nov. 17. Noguchi signed a two-year contract worth an estimated 200 million yen with the Central League baseball team.

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Hanshin's Kanemoto, Softbank's Sugiuchi named 2005 MVPs

SAPPORO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Tomoaki Kanemoto (L) and Softbank Hawks lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi (R) were named the Most Valuable Players in their respective leagues for the 2005 season on Nov. 4.

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Sugiuchi out of action for 3 months

FUKUOKA, Japan - Daiei Hawks lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi (C), who broke both his hands when he vented his frustration by slugging a dugout bench, leaves a Fukuoka hospital undergoing an operation to set the broken bones on June 2. He will require at least three months of recovery, the Pacific League club said. ''I think he'll be lucky if he's able to pitch again this season,'' said Daiei manager Sadaharu Oh.

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Dodgers' Ishii pitches 4-hit shutout to beat Giants

LOS ANGELES, United States - Lefty Kazuhisa Ishii (C) threw a four-hitter over the distance April 25, becoming the fourth Japanese major leaguer to pitch a complete-game shutout in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 9-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants.