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SHOHEI OHTANI

Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 22, 2021
'Too early': Ohtani turned down Japan national honor after MVP season
The Japanese government said the Los Angeles Angels two-way player declined the idea of receiving the People's Honor Award as he concentrates on attaining still greater heights.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 20, 2021
Shohei Ohtani's MVP award another product of bucking Japan's baseball system
Though Japan now celebrates Ohtani and Ichiro as national heroes, both only achieved that status after once being looked down on for the different way they wanted to play pro baseball.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 19, 2021
Angels' Shohei Ohtani named American League MVP
Ohtani becomes the first Japanese player to win an MVP award since Ichiro Suzuki in 2001
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 15, 2021
Shohei Ohtani already looking ahead after historic campaign
While the results of the MVP voting won't be known for a few more days, Ohtani has already taken home a raft of honors, including his first Silver Slugger Award.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 12, 2021
Shohei Ohtani wins Silver Slugger Award
The 27-year-old joins Ichiro Suzuki as the only Japanese players to win a Silver Slugger.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 11, 2021
Shohei Ohtani named finalist for All-MLB team at two positions
Ohtani was named at designated hitter and starting pitcher.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 9, 2021
Angels' Shohei Ohtani named one of three finalists for 2021 AL MVP
The two-way star was among the top three vote-getters along with the Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Marcus Semien.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 2, 2021
Shohei Ohtani mentor Hideki Kuriyama leaves Nippon Ham manager role
The 60-year-old masterminded the development of the Los Angeles Angels star when many initially questioned the decision to give him the chance to both pitch and bat.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 29, 2021
Shohei Ohtani voted Player of the Year by fellow major leaguers
'Of course the other awards are nice, but being chosen (as Player of the Year) by my fellow players, who are actually out there battling on the field, makes this special.'
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 27, 2021
Shohei Ohtani receives prestigious award for historic two-way season
The Angels star received the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award, which is granted to individuals and teams who have made a historically significant impact on the game.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 26, 2021
Shohei Ohtani considers historic season a 'blueprint' for next year
The Angels two-way star described his record-smashing 2021 numbers as 'the minimum' he expects to deliver during an hourlong documentary aired by national broadcaster NHK on Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Oct 23, 2021
‘Two-sword’ baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani shines as Japan’s newest icon. But is he underpaid?
Shohei Ohtani's performance this year has baseball fans excited and the tabloids brimming with new angles on the reasons for his success.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 22, 2021
Shohei Ohtani named finalist for top award voted on by players
Shohei Ohtani has been named as a finalist for two Players Choice Awards, including the top prize, presented by the Major League Baseball Players Association.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Oct 17, 2021
Departing Fighters manager helped Shohei Ohtani find his footing
Hideki Kuriyama won two PL pennants and a Japan Series in Sapporo, but his greatest accomplishment may have been his contribution to the Angels two-way star's development.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 16, 2021
Shohei Ohtani's mentor Hideki Kuriyama to step down as Fighters manager
Nippon Ham Fighters manager Hideki Kuriyama, who orchestrated Shohei Ohtani's development as a two-way star, announced Saturday that he will step down at the end of the season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 13, 2021
Shohei Ohtani given free rein to prove himself against naysayers
For the first time in his pro career, the brakes came off a fit Shohei Ohtani in 2021, and the Los Angeles Angels' star showed the world his prowess as a two-way player.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 8, 2021
Shohei Ohtani named Baseball Digest's MLB Player of the Year
Ohtani was chosen as the Baseball Digest Rookie of the Year in 2018. Baseball Digest is America's longest-running baseball publication.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 6, 2021
Meet the team helping Shohei Ohtani carve his historic two-way path
From interpreters to hitting coaches, dedicated support staffers strived to help the 27-year-old become the best version of himself over the course of a historic 2021 season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 4, 2021
Shohei Ohtani ends historic season in style with 46th home run
Ohtani was by far the most interesting player in baseball this season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 1, 2021
Shohei Ohtani hits triple before Angels fall against Rangers
Ohtani is now tied for the MLB lead with eight triples as he became the first player in history to get 45 homers, eight triples, 25 doubles and 25 stolen bases in a year.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
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Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
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