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Babe Ruth set the template. Now Shohei Ohtani is making history.
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Scouting Shohei Otani - MLB Trade Rumors
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Shohei Ohtani rivals Babe Ruth as an all time great, says MLB historian
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Shohei Ohtani breaks Babe Ruth's record for most strikeouts by player with at least 100 home runs
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Shohei Ohtani vs. Babe Ruth debates almost always miss crucial detail
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Shohei Ohtani rivals Babe Ruth as an all time great, says MLB historian
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Shohei Ohtani is better than Babe Ruth at pitching and hitting - Sports Illustrated
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Aaron Judge vs Shohei Ohtani, who should win the MVP? : r/mlb
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ESPN Stats & Info on X: Shohei Ohtani now has 15 HR this season. It's the 3rd time since 1900 that a player pitched in 5 or more games in a single
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Shohei Ohtani has two great seasons in one year 🔥. Is he your MVP or is Judge your MVP for the AL? : r/mlb
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Shohei Ohtani's Abbreviated Rookie Season Has Still Been a Near-Miracle - The Ringer
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Shohei Ohtani is better than Babe Ruth at pitching and hitting - Sports Illustrated
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If the Giants don't want Shohei Ohtani to be a two-way player, they're hosed - McCovey Chronicles
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Analyzing the Miguel Andujar vs. Shohei Ohtani ROY debate - Halos Heaven
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Shohei Ohtani's season great for Angels and Babe Ruth fans - Los Angeles Times