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Lars Nootbaar pepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney - ESPN
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Japan's pepper-grinder celebration, explained: Inside the gimmick Lars Nootbaar taught Shohei Ohtani at World Baseball Classic
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Pepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney
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What's the story behind Lars Nootbaar's pepper-grinder celebration? Spice up your celly with Team Japan star's viral gesture
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC - MLB
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How Lars Nootbaar's popularity helps expand the Cardinals brand in Japan: Cardinals Extra
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Lars Nootbar is playing for Team Japan and brought with him what is no
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Shawn Spradling on X: Lars Nootbaar has introduced the pepper grinder celebration to an entire country. / X
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Lars Nootbar is playing for Team Japan and brought with him what is no
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