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Shohei Ohtani Signs With Angels — Here's the Japanese Phenom's Story
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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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Shohei Ohtani Is Just the Star America's Pastime Needs - The New York Times
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June 13, 2019: Shohei Ohtani becomes first Japanese player to hit for the cycle – Society for American Baseball Research
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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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 Tops MLB Jersey Sales for 2023 Season Ahead of Acuña Jr., More, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Ohtani set for WBC in Japan, but Angels future uncertain - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Shohei Ohtani timeline: The rookie MLB season of the phenom from Japan
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MLB/ Japan's Ohtani lands American League MVP award The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Japan tops United States 3-2 for World Baseball Classic championship
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Shohei Ohtani Is Showing His Potential to Carry Baseball to New Heights - Sports Illustrated