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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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Lars Nootbaar's mother hopes son can help bring WBC title back to Japan - The Japan Times
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Baseball: Shohei Ohtani, Lars Nootbaar spark Japan in WBC warm-up win
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Lars Nootbaar shines spotlight on Shohei Ohtani after two-way superstar seals historic third championship for Team Japan at 2023 WBC
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Shawn Spradling on X: 🇯🇵 TEAM JAPAN WBC NEWS 🇯🇵 Multiple sources have confirmed that Steven Kwan and Lars Nootbaar will be invited to join Team Japan in the 2023 World Baseball
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Nootbaar, Kwan Reportedly Set to Play for Japan at WBC - Rafu Shimpo
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