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Darvish's Son Joins UC San Diego Baseball
11 Dec
Summary
- Shoei Darvish, son of Yu Darvish, officially joins UC San Diego baseball.
- He is one of eight players in the Class of 2026.
- Head coach praises his competitive edge and baseball IQ.

The UC San Diego Tritons baseball team has welcomed Shoei Darvish, the son of Major League Baseball pitcher Yu Darvish, to its program. This announcement confirms his official entry into the collegiate athletics ranks.
Darvish is among a group of eight new players comprising the Class of 2026 for the Tritons. While he is a notable addition due to his famous father, the team is enthusiastic about his individual potential.
Coach Eric Newman highlighted Darvish's competitive spirit and sharp baseball intellect. Newman anticipates that Darvish will develop significantly as a player within the UC San Diego program.




