23-year - old has been ranked as the best pitcher in Japan and has celebrity status . Currently with Hokkaido Nippon - Ham Fighters ; father is Iranian , mother is Japanese . I do n't want to become like that . Touted as next Japanese player to make an impact in U.S. Major League .
23-year - old has been ranked as the best pitcher in Japan and has celebrity status . Currently with Hokkaido Nippon - Ham Fighters ; father is Iranian , mother is Japanese . Touted as next Japanese player to make an impact in U.S. Major League .