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After Meeting Japan Stars as Kid, Lars Nootbaar is Now One Himself - The Japan News
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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WBC) Japan star Nootbaar putting friendship with Cardinals teammate on hold for Tokyo showdown
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How Lars Nootbaar -- and his celebration -- became a sensation for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Baseball: Nootbaar's mom hopes he can get Japan WBC skipper airborne
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Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan in WBC? California-born outfielder honoring mother's heritage
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Lars Nootbaar Can't Understand Japanese Teammates
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Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn - The Japan Times
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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St. Louis Cardinals' pepper grinder celebration goes viral in Japan
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How does Cardinals Lars Nootbaar build on breakout '22? He could start with Team Japan