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Baseball: Cardinals' Nootbaar headed for Japan reunion of sorts
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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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The prime minister of Japan did Lars Nootbaar's “Pepper Grinder” during a photo shoot with WBC champion Samurai Japan. : r/baseball
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Fans Show Up at Stadiums, Turn on TVs to See Star Baseball Players - The Japan News
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Tag - The Japan Times
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Goold: Shohei Ohtani's dramatic showdown vs. Mike Trout sends Japan, Lars Nootbaar to WBC gold
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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar set to play for Japan at WBC in 'big first step for Japanese baseball' - The Japan Times
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Lars Nootbaar Team Japan WBC: Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan? Exploring St. Louis Cardinals star's nationality and family heritage
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How Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar became an instant fan favorite for Japan at World Baseball Classic
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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 stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn - The Japan Times
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Lars Nootbaar Team Japan WBC: Lars Nootbaar: Everything you need to know about Team Japan's outfielder in the 2023 WBC
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Lars Nootbaar Japan national baseball team player - meet the outfielder