Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan in WBC? California-born outfielder honoring mother's heritage

Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar set to play for Japan at WBC in 'big first step for Japanese baseball' - The Japan Times

My Name Is Lars Nootbaar. I'm Japanese,” He Foretold at 10: Interview with Mother Kumi (#1) - WORLD INSIGHT

Goold] Lars Nootbaar says he promised Shohei Ohtani personally that he would play for Team Japan in the 2026 #WorldBaseballClassic and will keep his word. #stlcards #MLB #Cardinals : r/baseball

Lars Nootbaar Team Japan WBC: Lars Nootbaar: Everything you need to know about Team Japan's outfielder in the 2023 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 Team Japan WBC: Lars Nootbaar: Everything you need to know about Team Japan's outfielder in the 2023 WBC

It is who I am': Lars Nootbaar talks about Japanese heritage

Can You Believe This Right Now? by Lars Nootbaar

Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar happy to expand his baseball family with Samurai Japan - The Japan Times

Lars Nootbaar makes history with Team Japan

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

History-Making Nootbaar Had Deep Ties to Japan before Making National Team - The Japan News