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SAMURAI JAPAN Interview Vol.10 Shohei Otani of Hokkaido Nippon-Ham
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Otani, Fighters shut down Hawks in Game 1 - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani Japanese Rookie Cards Gallery and Guide
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Shohei Ohtani hits ball through the roof at Tokyo Dome!!
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Shohei Ohtani hits ball through the roof at Tokyo Dome!!
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Listen to the Japanese call of Shohei Ohtani's first HR
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Shohei Ohtani's mentor Hideki Kuriyama to step down as Fighters
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When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was
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The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' double-duty star Shohei Otani
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Shohei Ohtani talks about his favorite Japanese snacks & being an
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The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' double-duty star Shohei Otani