Japan, 06/01/2023, Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama and Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani (L) attend a news conference, in which Japan's initial roster for the March 8-21 WBC was announced. Ohtani

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Japan, 06/01/2023, Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama announces the preliminary selections for the March 8-21 World Baseball Classic at a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2023. (Kyodo)==Kyodo Photo via Credit: Newscom/Alamy

Shohei Ohtani Made Sure He Had No Regrets

Ohtani among stars rostered for 2023 WBC duties - The Japan News

Shohei Ohtani Made Sure He Had No Regrets

When Shohei Ohtani's former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager was stupefied to witness the LA Angels star's incredible talent

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Japan rides Ohtani into semifinals

Japan rides Ohtani into semifinals