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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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Can You Believe This Right Now? by Lars Nootbaar
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Lars Nootbaar has his own ramen in Tokyo
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Lars Nootbaar
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Ex-star regains love for the sport through reunion with Nootbaars
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Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Lars Nootbaar Japan national baseball team player - meet the outfielder
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbar fired up to play for Team Japan in World Baseball Classic