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Asahi Shimbun (JP)
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Shohei Ohtani Returns, Joins Samurai Japan, Focuses on Designated Hitter Role in the Tournament
Shohei Ohtani has returned to Japan to join the national baseball team, Samurai Japan, for the World Baseball Classic, where he will focus exclusively on playing as a designated hitter.
Feb 26 • 06:10 UTC
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Asahi Shimbun (JP)
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Shohei Ohtani Registered as DH – Pitching by Non-Pitchers Prohibited in WBC
Shohei Ohtani will be registered as a designated hitter (DH) instead of a pitcher for the Japanese national team, Samurai Japan, in the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC), adhering to regulations that limit pitching roles for non-pitchers.
Feb 6 • 05:30 UTC
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Asahi Shimbun (JP)
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Luxurious Lineup of WBC Teams: Shohei Ohtani Registered as DH, Trout Excluded from US Team
The rosters for the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC) have been announced, with Japan's Shohei Ohtani listed as designated hitter and Team USA's Mike Trout notably left off the list.
Feb 6 • 01:51 UTC