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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn - The Japan Times
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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan - The New York Times
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Lars Nootbaar's WBC teammate doesn't think his lack of Japanese language will cause issues: He's a sparkplug who will overcome the language barrier
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2023 Positional Power Rankings: Left Field
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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar predicted playing for Japan when he was in Little League
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Lars Nootbaar - World Baseball Classic News, Rumors, & Updates
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Tipsheet: Strong spring showing boosts Cardinals' farm system ranking
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Bobby Witt Jr. 'soaking it all in' as Team USA's youngest WBC player
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Nine reasons the Dodgers should be worried about Cardinals - Los Angeles Times
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Team Japan says goodbye to Lars Nootbaar : r/baseball