Shohei Ohtani's unprecedented accomplishment of hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases in a single season solidifies his status as a national icon in Japan.
The achievement drew widespread attention, with extra newspaper editions, social media trends, and congratulations from the Japanese government highlighting Ohtani's impact on baseball.
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel described Ohtani as a 'true global ambassador of the game,' emphasizing the significance of his achievements beyond just sports.
Yu Tachibana reflected on Ohtani's impact, expressing how he encourages her son and how no one expected Japanese players to achieve such success a decade ago.
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