Shohei Ohtani's mentor Hideki Kuriyama to step down as Fighters manager - The Japan Times

Graveyard Baseball: March 2018

Japan, 06/01/2023, Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama (R) and Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani pose during a news conference, in which Japan's initial roster for the March 8-21 World Baseball Classic

Japan vs. Italy in World Baseball Classic 2023

LA Angels star Shohei Ohtani attributes his versatility on the field to his former Nippon-Ham Fighters manager

Shohei Ohtani mentor Hideki Kuriyama leaves Nippon Ham manager role - The Japan Times

Japan, 06/01/2023, Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama (R) and Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani pose during a news conference, in which Japan's initial roster for the March 8-21 World Baseball Classic

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I've Never Seen Shohei Like That”: Team Japan Manager Discusses Ohtani - MLB Trade Rumors

Graveyard Baseball: March 2018