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A Search For Comparable MLB Players To Shohei Ohtani Leads To One Name: Babe Ruth
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Angels star Shohei Ohtani finishes with the best-selling jersey in MLB this season
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani becomes 1st MLB All-Star picked as pitcher and hitter
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Shohei Ohtani Is What Baseball Needs
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Mookie Betts tops most popular jersey list for 2021
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Shohei Ohtani Signs Exclusive Memorabilia Deal with Fanatics –
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Angels' Ohtani to Start, Lead Off in All-Star Game – NBC Los Angeles
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals –
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Shohei Ohtani: MLB two-way superstar entering 'uncharted waters' on brink of record-breaking contract
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Surprise! Shohei Ohtani is MLB's highest-compensated player - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani might just be a real life superhero
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Shohei Ohtani Tops List of Best-Selling MLB Jerseys, Gwinnett Daily Post Sports Illustrated Content
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Angels star Shohei Ohtani finishes with the best-selling jersey in MLB this season
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Shohei Ohtani Is Just the Star America's Pastime Needs - The New York Times