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In this Nov. 11, 2017, photo, Japanese pitcher-outfielder Shohei Ohtani arrives for a press conference at the Japanese National Press Center in Tokyo. He brings his arm and bat to the Los Angeles Angels, pairing him with two-time MVP Mike Trout. (Koji Sasahara/AP)

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MLB: Japanese pitcher-hitter chooses the LA Angels
Rare combination player plans to pitch, and hit in the Majors

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Japanese two-way star announced Friday he will sign with the Los Angeles Angels, ending the sweepstakes surrounding his move to the majors in a surprising destination.

By Associated Press December 9, 2017