Cooperstown Comes Calling for the Knuckle Princess Eri Yoshida
June 3, 2010 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Chico Outlaws News Release
(San Ramon, CA. June 3, 2010) The Golden Baseball League is pleased to announce that the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has requested the jersey and bat used by teenage female knuckleball pitcher Eri Yoshida of the Chico Outlaws in her first game on May 29th. The Hall of Fame recognizes the signficance of her pitching accomplishments and confirms that her RBI single was the first hit by a female player in men's professional baseball in the U.S. since the existence of the Negro Leagues.
"Eri Yoshida's achievements have been remarkable and represent a historic moment for professional baseball," said National Baseball Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson. "We are pleased that she has agreed to our request for her Chico Outlaws game jersey and bat from her first appearance, and the donation enables us to further tell the story of how women continue to influence and make a difference in the game of baseball today."
Hall of Fame officials will be in Chico, CA near the end of June for the presentation ceremony to receive the items. The date will be announced as soon as Yoshida's pitching schedule firms up so it can be in conjunction with a game where she is on the mound.
"This is a great honor for Ms. Yoshida, the Chico Outlaws, and the Golden Baseball League," said Golden League Commissioner Kevin Outcalt. "While her skill with a knuckleball is impressive and continuing to improve, what really contributes to her success is her determination, focus, and drive to become the best pro baseball player she possibly can be. We hope this is just the start of a long pro career for her."
Yoshida's next start will be on Saturday, June 12th at Nettleton Stadium in Chico at 7:05 P.M. as she faces the South Division leading Yuma Scorpions.
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