Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan in WBC? California-born

St. Louis Cardinals on X: Born in California to a Japanese mother, Lars Nootbaar became the first American-born player to play for Team Japan in the @WBCBaseball. His .424 OBP helped Japan

Lars Nootbaar and his Half Japanese Identity Redefining Japanese Baseball

Tatchan' Sees Popularity Soar as Japan Wins Second WBC Game - Rafu Shimpo

Nootbaar, Kwan Reportedly Set to Play for Japan at WBC - Rafu Shimpo

Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship - WTOP News

How does Cardinals Lars Nootbaar build on breakout '22? He could start with Team Japan

Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn - The Japan Times

Lars Nootbaar Japan national baseball team player - meet the outfielder

How Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar became an instant fan favorite for Japan at World Baseball Classic

Lars Nootbaar makes history with Team Japan

Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC - West Hawaii Today

How Lars Nootbaar -- and his celebration -- became a sensation for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic

BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan in WBC

Lars Nootbaar Team Japan WBC: Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan? Exploring St. Louis Cardinals star's nationality and family heritage

Lars Nootbaar Can't Understand Japanese Teammates