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Five Japanese hitters to keep an eye on - Beyond the Box Score
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WBC Pool B primer: Japan, Korea, Australia, China, Czech Republic rosters, coaches and more - The Athletic
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Japan holds up Seiya Suzuki jersey with World Baseball Classic medal – NBC Sports Chicago
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The Rundown: Cubs Prospect News, Suzuki to Play for Japan in WBC, Braves and Padres Win - Cubs Insider
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Seiya Suzuki won't play in the World Baseball Classic
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Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki, of Japan, runs after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Chicago, Thursday, April 27, 2023. The Cubs
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World Baseball Classic fans wowed by outfielder Lars Nootbaar's signature on-base celebration becoming a sensation in Japan: Most Noot thing ever
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WBSC Premier12 2019 MVP and Olympic gold medal winner Seiya Suzuki to play for Japan at World Baseball Classic - World Baseball Softball Confederation
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Seiya Suzuki withdraws from World Baseball Classic
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Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki withdraws from World Baseball Classic - Marquee Sports Network