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New York Times Article On Eri Yoshida

Posted on September 16, 2010 by

The New York Times did a brief follow-up article on Eri Yoshida, who pitched all season for the Chico Outlaws of the Golden League: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/12/sports/baseball/12chico.html?_r=1 ——————————————- If you or anyone you know need baseball equipment then order from one of … Continue reading →

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Eri Yoshida’s First Game In The Golden League

Posted on May 30, 2010 by

Here is the mainstream sports news coverage of Eri Yoshida’s first game: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-femaleknuckleballer http://sports.espn.go.com/minorlbb/news/story?id=5233233 She now has become the first female pitcher in pro baseball in a decade.  Here is hoping that she has a successful career in professional baseball.

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MLB Article On Eri Yoshida

Posted on May 27, 2010 by

Here is a MLB.com article on Eri Yoshida, who is scheduled to start her first game as a pitcher this week: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100521&content_id=10280938&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb She will play for the Chico Outlaws of the Golden Baseball League.

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Eri Yoshida And Tim Wakefield

Posted on March 7, 2010 by

Here is a good article about Eri Yoshida, from the Arizona Winter League, and Tim Wakefield: http://www.nesn.com/2010/03/tim-wakefield-meets-18yearold-female-knuckleballer-from-japan.html

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First Female Pro Baseball Player Of The 21st Century?

Posted on March 2, 2010 by

Here is an article about Eri Yoshida, the 18 year-old female knuckleball pitcher who pitched in the developmental Arizona Winter League.  She is signed to a pro contract with the Chico Outlaws of the Golden League: http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/sb20100228j1.html   Congratulations to … Continue reading →

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First Female Pitcher In Arizona Winter League History

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

There has not been an “official” female U.S. professional baseball player in the 21st Century.  While Ila Borders last played in 2000, the 21st Century did not technically start until January 1, 2001.  Here is the closest step toward that … Continue reading →

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