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Lars Nootbaar thrilled to meet Ichiro Suzuki
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Pepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney
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Lars Nootbaar Japan national baseball team player - meet the outfielder
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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan - The New York Times
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar fascinated by Team Japan teammate Shohei Ohtani: The most impressive human being that I've ever met
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Japan Buzzing For Shohei Ohtani's Return In WBC
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Japanese beating Americans in baseball is must-see viewing
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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan - The New York Times
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Shohei Ohtani ready to lead powerful Japan at World Baseball Classic - The Japan Times
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WBC) Japan star Nootbaar putting friendship with Cardinals teammate on hold for Tokyo showdown
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar, who will represent Japan at the World Baseball Classic championship, signs an autograph for a fan during spring training in Jupiter, Florida, on Feb. 17, 2023. (
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188, Lars Nootbaar & Shohei Ohtani became best friends at The WBC
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn - The Japan Times
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Japan fans pepper Lars Nootbaar with love - Taipei Times