The result was Delete due to the lack of evidence in reliable sources that he has played in the Nippon Professional Baseball in order to satisfy the notability guideline. A strict vote count might lead to a no consensus but several keep opinions were based on him playing in Japan which the discussion further on makes clear has not been verified. When/If he does play in that league consensus may change on having an article on him. Davewild ( talk) 11:49, 21 June 2008 (UTC) reply
Never played at the highest level in his sport (never made it to Major League Baseball) and hasn't received significant media coverage, thus not meeting the WP:BIO/ WP:ATHLETE notability standard. brew crewer (yada, yada) 17:47, 12 June 2008 (UTC) reply
The result was Delete due to the lack of evidence in reliable sources that he has played in the Nippon Professional Baseball in order to satisfy the notability guideline. A strict vote count might lead to a no consensus but several keep opinions were based on him playing in Japan which the discussion further on makes clear has not been verified. When/If he does play in that league consensus may change on having an article on him. Davewild ( talk) 11:49, 21 June 2008 (UTC) reply
Never played at the highest level in his sport (never made it to Major League Baseball) and hasn't received significant media coverage, thus not meeting the WP:BIO/ WP:ATHLETE notability standard. brew crewer (yada, yada) 17:47, 12 June 2008 (UTC) reply