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Unleashed Shohei Ohtani redefines what's possible in baseball - The Japan Times
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Shohei Ohtani becomes first player to commit to Home Run Derby - The Boston Globe
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Shohei Ohtani, MLB, Facts, Statistics, & Family
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Shohei Ohtani is 1st player in MLB history named All-Star as hitter and pitcher
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Ohtani is AL starting pitcher, bats leadoff in All-Star Game
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At MLB All-Star Game, Shohei Ohtani is star baseball never knew it needed - The Washington Post
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Shohei Ohtani 'simply thankful' for MLB All-Star Game experience
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Shohei Ohtani on Ichiro, Mariners, Seattle, contract ending
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Japanese star Ohtani named American League MVP
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Shohei Ohtani earns All-Star Game nods as hitter and pitcher - The Washington Post