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Dodgers: Send Representatives to Scout International Superstar

Shohei Otani is Japan’s brightest star right now. Otani is a rare talent that features promising production from both the offensive and the pitching aspects of the game. Otani who is 22-years-old hit .322 with 22 home runs and 67 RBI last season in the Japan League. In addition to those great offensive numbers, he also had a pitching record of 10-4 with a 1.86 ERA in 20 starts for the Nippon Ham Fighters last season. Otani won the Pacific League MVP and has gained the attention of several MLB scouts. So what does this have to do with the Dodgers?