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Shohei Ohtani feat last done by Babe Ruth 100 years ago
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VIDEO: Japanese baseball star Shohei Otani hits ball out of park
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Angels' Ohtani leaves with blister after giving up 2 homers in 8-5
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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani joins Babe Ruth as only players
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Japanese Baseball Fans Politely Pass Around Shohei Ohtani's WBC
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Angels agree to sign “Japan's Babe Ruth” Shohei Ohtani - Beyond
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Japanese Babe Ruth' Shohei Ohtani Should Ditch Pitching for 40
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