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New Shohei Ohtani book chronicling his journey from Japan to the Dodgers on sale now

He’s a unicorn. A once-in-a-generation talent. A two-way superstar who has never met a record he cannot break.

Shohei Ohtani continuously delivers surprises and delights fans, reaching new heights after joining the star-studded Dodgers lineup. He created the 50-50 club, becoming the first MLB player to record 50 stolen bases and 50 home runs in a single season.

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Champagne, hugs and T-shirts: Inside the unforgettable night Shohei Ohtani reached 50-50

Sept. 20, 2024

In the new book “Ohtani’s Journey,” the Los Angeles Times award-winning staff take readers behind the scenes of Ohtani’s path from a rural town in northern Japan to success as an MLB pitcher and hitter in Anaheim before reaching unprecedented heights with the Los Angeles Dodgers.