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Shohei Ohtani will be two-way player in World Baseball Classic
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Ohtani among stars rostered for 2023 WBC duties - The Japan News
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Shohei Ohtani will be two-way player in World Baseball Classic
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BASEBALL/ Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals
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Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announces intention to represent Japan in World Baseball Classic - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announces intention to represent Japan in World Baseball Classic - World Baseball Softball Confederation