Catching the attention of scouts is often vital for pursuing a successful career path in sports, but this isn't easy if athletes weren't part of a famous school team.
And the scouts have to pick and choose who they keep track of.
Freelance baseball writer Norifumi Nishio felt there should be a way for undiscovered talent, or those who don't realize their own potential, to promote themselves to schools or professional teams.
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