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When did baseball start in Japan and how did it become so popular? – NBC Sports Boston
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Ohtani MLB's Best Bargain As He Heads to Denver to Pitch and Hit –
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Shohei Ohtani becomes first player to start MLB All-Star Game as both hitter and pitcher - The Japan Times
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani named to All-Star Game pitching staff – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani tabbed as AL starting pitcher, leadoff hitter for all-star game
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Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game
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Japanese star Shohei Otani throws 102 mph and hits homers. Now you have to sign him. – The Denver Post
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Shohei Ohtani's two-way feats steal show in All-Star Game
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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani becomes first All-Star picked as pitcher, position player - ESPN