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Who Is Shohei Ohtani?

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Who Is Shohei Ohtani?

Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani is a star hitter and pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. A three-time MVP and 2024 World Series champion, Ohtani has drawn comparisons to baseball legend Babe Ruth for his two-way dominance on the mound and at the plate. Born in Oshu, Japan, he began his pro career in his home country before joining the MLB for the 2018 season. Ohtani won Rookie of the Year with the Los Angeles Angels and emerged as one of the game’s top sluggers. In 2023, he agreed to a record-breaking $700 million free-agent contract with the Dodgers and later became t

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