DURHAM, N.C. – Head coach Chris Pollard and the Duke baseball program are excited to announce the signing of right-handed pitcher Toma Shigaki-Than to a National Letter of Intent. A senior at Oakton High School in Oakton, Va,. Shigaki-Than joins the Blue Devils in the fall of 2017.
Shigaki-Than features a fastball up to 91 mph in addition to strong command of his secondary pitches, including a breaking ball and changeup.
“Toma has very advanced feel with his secondary stuff and is plus command, plus pitchability right-handed arm,” said Pollard. “His very unique delivery creates a lot of deception and makes the baseball very tough to pick up out of his hand.