Shimizu's Season Could be Over Friday, March 1st , 2041 Sugita Shimizu of the Crocs just might have to call it quits for the season. The 21-year-old Outback State University starting pitcher received a possible season-ending injury against the Waseda Bear recently at Ballpark of Sasebo College. Shimizu suffered a torn back muscle while throwing a pitch. The Crocs medical staff said he could be out quite some time, as much as 5 months.