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Japanese MLB Players 2023 Preview: Meet the Eight Japanese MLB Imports
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LA Angels' Shohei Ohtani becomes first All-Star selected as pitcher and hitter, MLB
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ODDS and EVENS] Shohei Ohtani's Phenomenal Productivity Outshone a Disappointing MLB Season for Japanese Players
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I'm Excited to Watch Baseball. What Is Wrong With Me? - WSJ
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Shohei Ohtani Is Just the Star America's Pastime Needs - The New York Times
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Ohtani's Japan teammates, like Lars Nootbaar, are also fans
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Shohei Ohtani's former baseball coach and teammates in Japan remember a star : NPR
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Shohei Ohtani GQ magazine: What secret did the reigning MVP revealed?
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Shohei Ohtani will miss remainder of 2023 season
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MLB - Shohei Ohtani has announced his intention to play
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Babe Ruth's granddaughter hails Shohei Ohtani's success as 'good for baseball' - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani Is Showing His Potential to Carry Baseball to New Heights - Sports Illustrated
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship