Join Ben Verlander as he travels on a bullet train to visit Shohei Ohtani's childhood home, Iwate, Japan. Verlander talks about his experience at the Tokyo Dome, the atmosphere of the rivalry game between the Tokyo Giants and the Hanshin Tigers, meeting Flippin Bats fans, and his favorite moments from Day 2 in Japan.

He also introduces a new segment "So Important, it made it to Japan!" where he discusses hot topics in MLB; the New York Yankees falling apart, Tony La Russa issuing another intentional walk and much more!

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