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Shohei Ohtani 1st Pitcher Since Babe Ruth to Make Start While Leading MLB in HR, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Crazy. Unbelievable. Different:' Shohei Ohtani's Immense Tools Stand Alone — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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LA Angels: Shohei Ohtani shares history with Babe Ruth in latest MLB record
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America Gains As Shohei Ohtani Pursues His Dream
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After Babe Ruth, the Japanese Shohei Ohtani becomes baseball's first two-way player in 100 years
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Shohei Ohtani rivals Babe Ruth as an all time great, says MLB historian
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Shohei Ohtani first starter to lead MLB in HRs since 1921
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani continues to amaze, joining Babe Ruth, passing Ichiro Suzuki in same game
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Shohei Ohtani to hit in All-Star Home Run Derby