TOKYO - For most, a job offer from one of the world's largest investment banks would seem like a dream come true. But for Keio University senior outfielder Kotaro Tsunematsu, playing baseball was a more powerful dream, one he could not ignore.

Batting cleanup, the 22-year-old slugger hit four home runs in the Tokyo Big Six Baseball League last year. He entered Japan's pro baseball October draft but drew no takers.

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