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Shohei Ohtani: the two-way Japanese marvel with once-in-a-century talent, MLB
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Shohei Ohtani bids farewell to Japan fans ahead of Los Angeles Angels adventure - ESPN
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Angels welcome Shohei Ohtani, while only hinting at how the two-way dream will work – Orange County Register
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The Babe Ruth of Japan: Shohei Ohtani signs with Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Angels
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Ohtani Throws 101 M.P.H. Fastball and Hits 451-Foot Homer - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani makes history on MLB Opening Day in loss to Astros
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Japan's Shohei Ohtani Makes History in All-Star Game
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Shohei Ohtani Might Be the Most Underpaid Man in the World - The Atlantic
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Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuna Jr. named top rookies - The Boston Globe
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How Shohei Ohtani made baseball fun again
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Shohei Ohtani: Angels introduce Babe Ruth of Japan at spring training
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MLB Star Nicknamed 'Japanese Babe Ruth' Threw 101 MPH Pitch and Hit 451-Foot Home Run
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Every day will be Ohtani Day for Angels this season