Английская Википедия:Akira Neo
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox NPB player
Шаблон:Nihongo is a professional Japanese baseball player. He has played as a position player but is currently a pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons.
Early career
A highly touted two-way talent when playing for Osaka Tōin High School, Neo contributed to his school's back to back wins at the 2018 spring invitational tournament and the summer national championships.[1]
On 20 October 2018, Neo was the contested 1st draft pick for the Chunichi Dragons, Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, Tokyo Yakult Swallows and Tokyo Yomiuri Giants at the 2018 NPB Draft.[2] Rights to negotiate for Neo's contract were won by the Dragons.[2][3][4][5] On 4 November, Neo signed a pre-contract with the Dragons guaranteeing a ¥100,000,000 sign-on bonus and a ¥15,000,000 yearly salary with ¥50,000,000 in incentives.[6]
Professional career
Chunichi Dragons
2019
Neo had been earmarked to start spring training with the first team,[7] but a pulled calf during an individual training session on 24 January confirmed a start with the second team.[8]
Neo had a slow start in the Western League batting under .200 for the first few months of his professional career before hitting .324 during the month of June.[9]
On July 10, it was confirmed that Neo would be starting the annual Fresh All-Stars game for the Western League alongside fellow 2018 draftees, Kōdai Umetsu and Kōta Ishibashi.[10]
Play style
Primarily playing at short, Neo amassed 32 home runs in his high school career as well as clocking 150 km/h (93 mph) on his fastball as a pitcher.[11] He can run 50 metres in 6 seconds flat and has a throwing range of 115 meters.[11]
Personal life
Neo was a Japanese champion alpine skier in middle school and represented Japan at an international tournament in Italy.[12] As a middle-school student, Neo played for Hida Boys with Kenshin Kakikoshi with whom he was reunited by with the Dragons at the 2018 draft. [13]
References
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