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Shohei Ohtani Crushes A Ball To Center Field



Hiroto Takahashi (Photo By Eric Espada Getty Images)

Hiroto Takahashi Impresses In Relief For Japan In WBC Final

One night after Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto impressed in Japan’s semifinal victory over Mexico, another young Japanese pitcher wowed on the world stage.

Japanese two-way star Shohei Otani, who missed most of the season in Nippon Professional Baseball because of a leg injury, showed his power hasn't diminished with the injury. He just destroyed a ball to center field.

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