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HOKKAIDO NIPPON HAM FIGHTERS

Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 11, 2017
Shohei Otani speaks of desire to become world's best with move to MLB
After weeks of others speculating about his future, Shohei Otani, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' captivating two-way superstar, finally had his say.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 26, 2017
Fighters land rights to prized slugger Kotaro Kiyomiya
The most celebrated high school slugger in recent memory will don the colors of the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in 2018.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 7, 2017
Shohei Otani just beginning to realize true potential
Shohei Otani hasn't had a 20-win season. He hasn't slugged 40 homers in one campaign, either.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 5, 2017
Fans express mixed feelings as Shohei Otani's move to majors looms
Since he turned pro in 2013, everybody knew that Shohei Otani would set out for the United States to play at the highest level in the major leagues.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 5, 2017
Reliever Hisashi Takeda leaving Fighters after 15 seasons
Three-time Pacific League saves leader Hisashi Takeda will part with the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in hopes of signing with another team, the club announced Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Oct 5, 2017
Fighters ace Shohei Otani lives up to expectations in Japan
Shohei Otani has lived up to the hype. Just as Bryce Harper in MLB and LeBron James in the NBA, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters star pitcher/DH not only entered the professional ranks to outsized expectations, he actually met them.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 4, 2017
Otani dazzles in likely last start before heading to majors
The real Shohei Otani made his first appearance of the season on the last day of baseball at Sapporo Dome this year. It may have also been his final time on an NPB mound.

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