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Japan two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani selects MLB's Angels - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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Fans left astounded by Shohei Ohtani's two-way brilliance vs. Italy in WBC: We are witnessing the best player in World Baseball History right now
Storylines to watch for the 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout as Japan edges Team USA for World Baseball Classic title – Orange County Register
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Shohei Ohtani, Japan's WBC MVP, gets a taste of meaningful baseball - The Washington Post
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Japanese star Shohei Ohtani chooses Angels over 6 other MLB teams, including Dodgers – Orange County Register
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Two-way phenomenon Ohtani to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic
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WATCH: Shohei Ohtani homers twice for Team Japan in World Baseball Classic exhibition game
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MLB/ Shohei Ohtani agrees to $30 million deal for 2023 with Angels
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Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
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Japan star Ohtani gets green light to hit and pitch in World Baseball Classic
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MLB: Shohei Ohtani joins Babe Ruth in passing 500 strikeouts and 100 home runs - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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World No. 1 Japan win XXXI WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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$600 million? Shohei Ohtani is on track for the biggest contract in MLB history, National Sports
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Fans left astounded by Shohei Ohtani's two-way brilliance vs. Italy in WBC: We are witnessing the best player in World Baseball History right now
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Japan stuns U.S. in dramatic final out to win the World Baseball Classic