23-year-old has been feted as the best pitcher in Japan and has celebrity status . The Japanese media have dubbed him a "future star," while fans are calling for his immediate release. Touted as next Japanese player to make an impact in U.S. Major League .
23-year-old has been feted as the best pitcher in Japan and has celebrity status . Plays 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 .