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My cousin in Japan asked me why Shohei always wears arm sleeves in the states. She thinks America is cold in general like Canada. LOL. I am also curious why Shohei always
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Shohei Ohtani and MLB's Japanese Pitcher Fragility Myth - The Ringer
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Shohei Ohtani bids farewell to fans in Japan ahead of Angels adventure
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JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Shohei Ohtani Chosen as an MLB All-Star for Second Straight Year
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Ohtani First Player from Japan to Win MLB Home Run Title - Rafu Shimpo
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Shohei Ohtani matches Angels franchise record he's bound to break this season
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Shohei Ohtani dominates in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener
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From Japan to MLB: The Players Before and After Signing
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Future MLB star Otani hits an out-of-this-world bomb
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Shohei Ohtani named an AL All-Star as pitcher
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Ohtani's homer powers Angels past Yankees 5-2 - CBS Los Angeles
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Shohei Ohtani gets job done on the mound and at the plate to lead Japan into World Baseball Classic semifinals - The Boston Globe