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How popular is Shohei Ohtani in Japan? - Quora
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8 Big Names From NPB Who Could Make A Move To MLB — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Shohei Ohtani is Japan's Babe Ruth. His next stop is the big leagues. - Sports Illustrated
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Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani could be double threat in big leagues - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani - Wikiwand
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2023 World Baseball Classic rosters
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Japanese Propaganda Helped Shohei Ohtani Make Baseball History
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Shohei Ohtani makes history with distinguished Commissioner's Award