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Shohei Ohtani, MLB, Facts, Statistics, & Family
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When did baseball start in Japan and how did it become so popular? – NBC Sports Boston
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani has smooth first outing with pitch clock - Los Angeles Times
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WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC: Ohtani slams door on Team USA, Trout in dramatic ninth-inning showdown
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Most popular MLB jerseys from first half of 2023
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Shohei Ohtani is 'Made In Japan' with American adaptations - Newsday
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Baseball Phenom Shohei Ohtani Sits Down for Exclusive Interview with FOX Sports' Ben Verlander Airing Tuesday, Oct. 18 on FS1 - Fox Sports Press Pass
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Shohei Ohtani is 'Made In Japan' with American adaptations - Seattle Sports
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Shohei Ohtani's return has Japan buzzing for World Baseball Classic – Orange County Register
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Ohtani has top-selling jersey this MLB season
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Will Ohtani's injury pick his pocket in free agency? - The Japan Times
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Keeping up with Shohei Ohtani - ESPN
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Shohei Ohtani sets new record in Angels 3-2 win over the Yankees
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Shohei Ohtani: MLB two-way superstar entering 'uncharted waters' on brink of record-breaking contract