Eri Yoshida - Japanese Female Pitcher Makes Debut (Image: Newscom)

Although Kobe 9 Cruise went on to win the game 5-0, almost all the attention after the game was how Eri Yoshida pitched. On the mound, Yoshida utilizes a sidearm knuckleball that actually has good movement to it.

“I want to be able to pitch more innings,” said Yoshida following her outing, “and become a pitcher who can be relied upon.”

Kobe 9 Cruise plays in the Kansai league, which is comparable to the minor leagues in the United States. They played this game in the Osaka Dome in the city of Osaka.

Growing up, Eri Yoshida has stated that Tim Wakefield was her hero. Wakefield is famous for his world class knuckeball. Now if Yoshida can add a knuckle curve to her repertoire, we’d have a new favorite here at KnuckleCurve.

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