Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels arrives at Narita airport

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Los Angeles Angels player Shohei Ohtani attends a ceremony at Narita International Airport in Chiba, Japan on February 1, 2018, before his departure to the United States. Credit: Motoo Naka/AFLO/Alamy Live News

Los Angeles Angels player Shohei Ohtani attends a ceremony at Narita International Airport in Chiba, Japan on February 1, 2018, before his departure to the United States. Credit: Motoo Naka/AFLO/Alamy Live News

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BASEBALL/ Samurai Japan returns to a hero's welcome with WBC trophy

Los Angeles Angels player Shohei Ohtani attends a ceremony at Narita International Airport in Chiba, Japan on February 1, 2018, before his departure to the United States. Credit: Motoo Naka/AFLO/Alamy Live News

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