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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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Lars Nootbar talks about Japan WBC teammate Shohei Ohtani: He sleeps a lot
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World Baseball Classic Power Rankings: Who's No. 1? - ESPN
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Goold: Shohei Ohtani's dramatic showdown vs. Mike Trout sends Japan, Lars Nootbaar to WBC gold
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Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout for final out as Japan wins WBC - ESPN
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Quick Hits: Cardinals' slide extends to six as Angels jump Jack Flaherty early in series finale
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Baseball: MLB's Yoshida, Nootbaar named to Japan's WBC roster
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Shohei Ohtani's teammate Lars Nootbaar marvels at his class on and off the field
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Rosenthal: Will Shohei Ohtani pitch against USA in WBC final? Japan is coy with answer - The Athletic
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Shohei Ohtani and Japan Beat U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic - The New York Times
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Ohtani leads Japan in World Classic, Bogaerts lifts Dutch - WTOP News
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Shohei Ohtani fans Mike Trout for final out as Japan wins WBC - ESPN