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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (R) throws to first baseman Lenyn Sosa (L) after fielding a grounder by Angel Martinez (C) of the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 26, 2026. Martinez was called out after the Blue Jays challenged the initial call.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (L) prepares to throw to first base after fielding a grounder by Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martinez during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (L) prepares to throw to first base after fielding a grounder by Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martinez during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto fields a grounder by Angel Martinez of the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami tosses a grounder by Adrian Del Castillo of the Arizona Diamondbacks to pitcher Davis Martin covering first base in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami tosses a grounder by Adrian Del Castillo of the Arizona Diamondbacks to pitcher Davis Martin covering first base in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani fields a grounder in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani fields a grounder in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Diamondbacks

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto fields a grounder in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Diamondbacks

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto fields a grounder in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox fields a grounder hit by Chandler Simpson of the Tampa Bay Rays in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto throws to first base after fielding a grounder by Milwaukee Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz in the fourth inning of a baseball game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto fields a grounder by Joey Ortiz of the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning of a baseball game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto catches a grounder by Chicago White Sox outfielder Austin Hays in the first inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto catches a grounder by Chicago White Sox outfielder Austin Hays in the first inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto catches a grounder by Chicago White Sox outfielder Austin Hays in the first inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto throws a grounder to second base with no outs and a runner on first in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto throws a grounder to second base with no outs and a runner on first in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani attempts to beat out an infield grounder during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan third baseman Kazuma Okamoto fields a grounder by Australia's Robbie Perkins in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan third baseman Kazuma Okamoto fields a grounder by Australia's Robbie Perkins in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan third baseman Kazuma Okamoto fields a grounder by Australia's Robbie Perkins in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto fields a grounder hit by Jahmai Jones of the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a spring training baseball game on Feb. 25, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki tosses a grounder by Toronto Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes to first baseman Freddie Freeman during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki jumps to field a grounder hit by the Toronto Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki jumps to field a grounder hit by the Toronto Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Phillies

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels singles off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker, hitting a sharp grounder past the mound, during the first inning of a baseball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Phillies

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels singles off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker, hitting a sharp grounder past the mound, during the first inning of a baseball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 28, 2023.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani moves to cover first base on a grounder by Joey Wendle (back) of the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 27, 2023.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) is late covering first base on a grounder by Joey Wendle of the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 27, 2023. Wendle reached on an infield single to first.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts to a grounder from Nicky Lopez of the Kansas City Royals in the third inning of a baseball game on April 21, 2023, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani (back) reacts to a grounder from Nicky Lopez of the Kansas City Royals in the third inning of a baseball game on April 21, 2023, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. Angels

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) attempts to beat out an infield grounder during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 10, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani hits a grounder against Shintaro Fujinami of the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 1, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani hits a grounder against Shintaro Fujinami of the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on April 1, 2023.

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Japan vs. Brazil in WBC

FUKUOKA, Japan - Shinnosuke Abe of Japan hits a go-ahead grounder against Brazil in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic first-round game at Fukuoka Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on March 2, 2013, in front of Brazil catcher Diego Franca. Japan won 5-3.

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Japan vs. Brazil in WBC

FUKUOKA, Japan - Shinnosuke Abe of Japan hits a go-ahead grounder against Brazil in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic first-round game at Fukuoka Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on March 2, 2013. Japan won 5-3.

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Lotte beats Chunichi in Game 5

CHIBA, Japan - Chunichi Dragons second baseman Naomichi Donoue fails to field a grounder hit by the Lotte Marines' Tsuyoshi Nishioka during the first inning of Game 5 of the Japan Series at Chiba Marine Stadium on Nov. 4, 2010. The Dragons lost 10-4.

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Yankees rout Rangers in Game 5

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (top) avoids Michael Young of the Texas Rangers after throwing to first to complete a double play on a grounder to second from Josh Hamilton in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 20, 2010, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees won 7-2, fending off elimination in the series.

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Angels' Matsui 1-for-3 vs. Rangers

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) scores on a grounder by Hank Conger in the fourth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 21, 2010. Matsui went 1-for-3 in a 2-0 victory over the Rangers.

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Ichiro 1-for-5 against Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki is forced out after trying to steal second off a grounder by Chone Figgins during the fifth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 30, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-5 as the team lost to the Twins 3-5.

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L.A. Angels beat Seattle Mariners 8-3

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) is tagged out by Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis while trying to score on a grounder to third by Franklin Gutierrez in the fifth inning of their game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 15, 2010. The Angels won 8-3.

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L.A. Angels beat Seattle Mariners 8-3

ANAHEIM, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) is tagged out by Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis while trying to score on a grounder to third by Franklin Gutierrez in the fifth inning of their game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 15, 2010. The Angels won 8-3.

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Matsuzaka earns 1st win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka fails to catch a grounder off Torii Hunter of the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning of a game at Fenway Park in Boston on May 6, 2010. Matsuzaka earned his first win of the season, leading his team to an 11-6 victory.

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Ichiro plays against Baltimore

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners leading hitter Ichiro Suzuki (R) races to first after hitting a grounder in the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 21, 2010. The Mariners won 4-1.

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Dodgers Kuroda picks up 8th win

WASHINGTON, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hiroki Kuroda throws to first after fielding a grounder in the third inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on Sept. 22, 2009. Kuroda, who started the game, earned his eighth win giving up two runs and four hits in six innings, steering his club to a 14-2 victory.

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New York Yankees' H. Matsui goes hitless

New York, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a grounder to first base in the 8th inning of a match against the Detroit Tigers. Matsui went hitless with a pair of walks in a 2-1 win against the Tigers at Yankees Stadium in New York on July 19.

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Yankees beat Rays 4-3

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees players including Hideki Matsui (center) celebrate after beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 at Yankee Stadium on June 7. Matsui went hitless, but his fielder's-choice grounder to second plated the game-winning run in the eighth.

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Mariners' Ichiro breaks Harimoto's career-hits record

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) exchanges high-fives with his teammates after scoring on a grounder by Adrian Beltre in the fourth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field in Seattle on April 16. Suzuki hit a single in the inning and raised his total hits to 3,086, breaking Isao Harimoto's record of 3,085 for most career hits in Japan.

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Japan vs China in WBC Pool A opener in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japan starter Yu Darvish fields a grounder hit by China's Jia Delong in the third inning of the opening game of the first round of Pool A in the 2009 World Baseball Classic tournament at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 5.