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Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani to play for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani: Looking forward for the opportunityto play in front of the Japanese fans for the first time in over 5 years
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Shohei Ohtani is Japan's Babe Ruth. His next stop is the big leagues. - Sports Illustrated
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For Japan, the WBC isn't just meaningful — it's everything - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Joy in Japan for Shohei Ohtani's return
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Shohei Ohtani's free agency causes buzz at All-Star Game
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Ohtani, Darvish, Suzuki on Japan World Baseball Classic team
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Shohei Ohtani wants to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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World Baseball Classic Official Program 2023 Shohei Ohtani Darvish Japanese Book
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