Last season, the 6’1” righthander was named the Appalachian League Pitcher of the Year. Shibuya started 13 of 13 games, logging eight wins and 70 strikeouts while allowing just 11 walks.
In 2012, Shibuya slings for the Beloit Snappers. The AA team has played just three games in the new season. Shibuya started in the last game of the three-game series against the Peoria Chiefs. The UCSD graduate logged a tough start, pitching 3.2 innings and allowing five runs on seven hits.
