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Two-way threat Ohtani's fab first weeks in MLB igniting Ruth-scale comparisons - The Mainichi
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Babe Ruth vs. Shohei Ohtani: Key stats to know in debate over MLB's best two -way player ever
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Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani drawing early Babe Ruth comparisons, Los Angeles Angels
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MLB: All-Star Game becomes Greatest Sho on Earth - The Mainichi
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No, Babe Ruth was not the last two-way baseball player to have a season like Shohei Ohtani
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Babe Ruth's granddaughter backs Ohtani to succeed in MLB as 2-way player - The Mainichi
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MLB: Ohtani out of Angels' lineup against Tanaka - The Mainichi
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Angels Star Shohei Ohtani Isn't the Best Two-Way Player Since Babe Ruth. He's Better. - WSJ
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MLB: Ohtani RBI and pickoff in Angels' 7-2 win for sweep at Texas - The Mainichi
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MLB: Shohei Ohtani swings in HR Derby; will he start, too? - The Mainichi
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MLB: Ohtani's 3-run triple sends Angels to 7-1 win over Royals - The Mainichi