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Ohtani set for WBC in Japan, but Angels future uncertain – KXAN Austin
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World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani closes out Team USA as Japan wins 3rd title
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Shohei Ohtani, MLB, Facts, Statistics, & Family
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Angels teammate Mike Trout to give Japan World Baseball Classic title over USA
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Shohei Ohtani's former baseball coach and teammates in Japan remember a star : NPR
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Shohei Ohtani has World Baseball semis in his sights
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I witnessed Shohei Ohtani kill his pitching coach tonight. MLB won't even mention it. He's the most protected player of all time. : r/baseballcirclejerk
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Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic