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Samurai Japan manager wants Shohei Ohtani to hit and pitch during World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani - Wikipedia
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Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 3rd World Baseball Classic title - Nikkei Asia
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