Shohei Ohtani
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Ohtani’s pull is so huge that even his most outspoken fan in the U.S. finds fame in Japan.
After making jaws drop both on the mound and at the plate, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star is winning fans with his performance in the dugout.
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