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Ohtani Practices with Samurai Japan in Nagoya Ahead of WBC - The Japan News
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Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic
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The World Baseball Classic Gets Its Fantasy Finale: Ohtani vs. Trout - WSJ
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Japanese pitcher-hitter Shohei Ohtani chooses the LA Angels
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Manager Hideki Kuriyama (2nd from R, front row), Shohei Ohtani (C, middle row) and other players on Japan's World Baseball Classic roster pose for a group photo before practice at Tokyo Dome
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Angels expect Shohei Ohtani to miss potential World Baseball Classic matchup with USA – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani's former baseball coach and teammates in Japan remember a star : NPR
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
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Ohtani Shohei through the eyes of his teammates
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Shohei Ohtani Is Showing His Potential to Carry Baseball to New Heights - Sports Illustrated
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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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Why Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to pitch against Mike Trout and Team USA in World Baseball Classic