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399 Can Shohei Ohtani Still Boost Tourism to the U.S.?

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Skift @ Skift · 04/01/2024 10:17 EDT

Can Shohei Ohtani Still Boost Tourism to the U.S.?

Shohei Ohtani joining the Los Angeles Dodgers has made him an even bigger star in the eyes of Japanese baseball fans eager to see him play in person, provided a gambling scandal doesn't sideline the two-time MVP. -Rashaad Jorden

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