April 9, 200323 yr The marlins sign to Japan prosepects! C/O Mlb.com, Floridamarlins.com( I will post the link later) Japanese signings: Spanning the globe for talent, the Marlins have signed two prospects from Japan -- catcher Masahiro Ishida and right-handed pitcher Chi Kamimura. Ishida, a 22-year-old former Fukuoka University player, has signed a minor-league contract. He is the first Japanese-born catcher to sign with a Major League organization. The Marlins anticipate Ishida to play this season for Class-A Jupiter. Kamimura, 20, could be on a faster track to the Major Leagues, Marlins Senior Vice President/Director of International Operations Fred Ferreira said Tuesday. "He throws in the mid-90s and has a great breaking ball," Ferreira said. The 6-2, 180-pound Kamimura pitched in the Japanese instructional league. Once the Marlins can get a look at him, they will determine where he fits into their minor league system.
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