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Joy in Japan for Shohei Ohtani's return

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Baseball fans in Tokyo shared their excitement on Thursday about Japanese player Shohei Ohtani preparing to play in the World Baseball Classic. Ohtani is arguably the game's best player anywhere, but in Japan he's more than just a baseball player, he's a hero for many in his native country. “Ohtani is a god. He is a source of comfort for the nation,” said Shinichi Narita, a bar owner. His return after a long absence to play in Japan in the World Baseball Classic is reminiscent of the frenzy around Ichiro Suzuki’s final Major League Baseball games four years ago — also at the Tokyo Dome. Ohtani is reported to earn $20 million annually in endorsements, far more than any major leaguer. Ohtani has agreed to a $30 million deal with the Angels for the 2023 season. After that he will be a free agent and his next contract could be the largest ever for a major leaguer.

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