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MLB 2022: 40 things to watch this baseball season
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Young Japanese people (ages 12-21) chose Shohei Ohtani (22.3%) as most popular athlete for third consecutive year. Lars Tatsuji Nootbaar made it in the top 13 at 1.1%. : r/baseball
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Unleashed Shohei Ohtani redefines what's possible in baseball - The Japan Times
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Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals
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Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing
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Ohtani returns to Angels camp, fans 8 in minor league game – Queen City News
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How Shohei Ohtani evolved into an ace after a disastrous start at Yankee Stadium
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Mailbag: Who could be the NFL equivalent of two-way baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani?
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Shohei Ohtani's Deal With New Balance Has Immense Potential
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BASEBALL, Shohei Ohtani Enjoys Winning Experience in His First MLB All-Star Game