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Searching for Shohei: An Interview Special
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Searching for Shohei: An Interview Special

2022-10-18 · 44 min · Not rated

Chronicling Ohtani's upbringing in Japan and continuing through present day as Major League Baseball's reigning American League MVP, SEARCHING FOR SHOHEI intimately details Ohtani's origin story and unique path to becoming one of the game's biggest stars. Throughout the interview, Verlander, in parallel with his one-on-one discussion with Ohtani, shares his own first-hand experience from a 10-day visit to Japan where he takes in the culture and disciplined lifestyle that shaped Ohtani into the player he is today: MVP, All-Star, Silver Slugger and former Rookie of the Year.

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Bradley Jackson
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Religion of Sports, Fox Sports Films
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Released

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Shohei OhtaniShohei OhtaniSelf
Ben VerlanderHimself

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