Kikuchi to stay in Japan
October 25, 2009, 7:00 am by iYankees · 3 Comments
Rather than pursue a career in the MLB, Yusei Kikuchi has decided to stay in Japan. The Yankees, along several other Major League organizations, were interested in the young lefty. However, he’ll be a part of the Japanese amateur draft which is scheduled for October 29th (he’s projected to be the first overall pick).
Either way, for Kikuchi, I’m sure he was faced with a difficult decision and, at the end of the day, he ultimately chose what he was most comfortable with. During the press conference in which his decision was announced, Kikuchi said, “I don’t think I have what it takes to compete at the world level yet,” which is an extremely humble statement. Choosing a career in the MLB is obviously a lucrative situation, even as a prospect, but, it’s always difficult to take on such a significant cultural and competitive change. Perhaps we’ll hear about him again in a few years (there’s always the posting system).
Sounds line a win-win situation no? Win the championship would highly increase the odds of signing Chapman.
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I wouldn’t have made the same decision but I’m sure he would have faced a lot of criticism for him and his family if he had chose to skip the Japanese draft and in the end it looks like he chose some sort of peace of mind over money.
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