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Watch: Shohei Ohtani runs across outfield to greet his hero, Ichiro
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Ichiro retires from MLB after game in Japan
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Ichiro Suzuki's legacy leaves a path for Shohei Ohtani to follow
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Shohei Ohtani is 'Made In Japan' with American adaptations
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Shohei Ohtani: The 'Best Baseball Player in the World' Isn't in MLBYet, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Shohei Ohtani bows to childhood idol Ichiro Suzuki ahead of series opener
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Can Ohtani Replace Ichiro? Teachers, Trees and Thrones!
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Shohei Ohtani: The 'Best Baseball Player in the World' Isn't in MLBYet, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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The Athletic on X: Shohei Ohtani's second homer Thursday ties him with Ichiro Suzuki for second all-time in home runs among Japanese players in MLB history with 117. ◽️ Ichiro played 19