Kazuo “The Uzi” Uzuki a big joke

Kazuo UzukiU.S. baseball card maker Topps has announced that it played an April Fools joke on baseball card collectors.

On February 6, Topps released a card for a Japanese high school pitcher named Kazuo “The Uzi” Uzuki, who boasted some pretty amazing stats.

Although listed at only 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds (1.8 meters and 75 kilograms), “The Uzi” was said to be known for his devastating 104 mph (167 kph) fastball and was on his way to becoming the first Japan-based high-schooler to jump straight to professional baseball in America.

The card of the fictitious Uzuki was included in every 72 packs of cards.

Thanks to Mr. Pink.

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