Kaito Yuki, 16-year-old Japanese pitcher, signs with Kansas City Royals for $322,500 – The Denver Post
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KC Royals sign pitcher Kaito Yuki, youngest player from Japan
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Kaito Yuki, 16-year-old Japanese pitcher, signs with Kansas City Royals for $322,500 – The Denver Post
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Royals sign 16-year-old Japanese pitcher for $322,500
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Royals sign 16-year-old Japanese pitcher for $322,500
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Kaito Yuki, 16-year-old Japanese pitcher, signs with Kansas City Royals for $322,500 – The Denver Post
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