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Shohei Ohtani - Wikipedia
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Ohtani helps send Mets into last place as Angels win 3-1
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Ohtani VS Kikuchi makes Baseball even more global
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani focused on season, not free agency
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For Japanese residents in Southern California, a palpable
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Shohei Ohtani is source of pride for Japanese Americans
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Shohei Ohtani's future is still uncertain as the Angels ponder a
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We support him': Angels fans feel special connection to Shohei
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Shohei Ohtani gets mixed results in spring training debut with
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Japanese pitcher-hitter Shohei Ohtani chooses the LA Angels
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We support him': Angels fans feel special connection to Shohei
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Shohei Ohtani is the MVP of Pool B at World Baseball Classic
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American-ness” of Ohtani – ORANGE COUNTY TRIBUNE