Japanese infielder Shoki Oda was photographed during the BFA U18 Asian Baseball Championship Super Round game between Chinese Taipei and Japan at Taipei Dome on September 12, 2026. The image shows Oda, wearing number 11, interacting with teammate Ritora Yamada in the first inning.
The photograph accompanies a Dodgers notes column that also discusses Aaron Bates and the ongoing MLB lockout. The column, published on November 9, 2026, provides updates on the Los Angeles Dodgers organization amid the labor dispute.
