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LA Angels' Shohei Ohtani becomes first All-Star selected as pitcher and hitter, MLB
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Shohei Ohtani named an AL All-Star as pitcher
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Shohei Ohtani Named the First Two-Way Player in MLB All-Star Game History
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Plaschke: Shohei Ohtani is playing baseball's best season - Los Angeles Times
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Shohei Ohtani named an AL All-Star as pitcher
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Shohei Ohtani named an AL All-Star as pitcher
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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani becomes first All-Star picked as pitcher, position player - ESPN
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How Shohei Ohtani Became Baseball's Biggest Star
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Shohei Ohtani a two-way All-Star for 3rd straight year
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani named AL starting pitcher in 2021 MLB All-Star Game
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Shohei Ohtani. One of a Kind. - Jugs Sports