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

Nootbaar collects two hits, teaches Ohtani to grind the pepper as Team Japan wins exhibition

Lars Nootbaar - An International Sensation

Japan's Shohei Ohtani Made the World Baseball Classic 'Real' - The New York Times

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The prime minister of Japan did Lars Nootbaar's “Pepper Grinder” during a photo shoot with WBC champion Samurai Japan. : r/baseball

At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan - The New York Times

Nootbaar collects two hits, teaches Ohtani to grind the pepper as Team Japan wins exhibition

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Lars Nootbaar grinding way to Samurai Japan stardom at WBC - The Japan Times