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BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan in WBC
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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Baseball Twitter reacts to St. Louis Cardinals slugger Lars Nootbaar joining Team Japan for World Baseball Classic: I freaking LOVE this
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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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Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan in WBC? California-born outfielder honoring mother's heritage
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A center of attention, Lars Nootbaar sparks Team Japan to 8-1 victory in WBC opener
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Lars Nootbaar stars for Japan, could break out for Cardinals
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC West & SoCal News - Bally Sports
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Lars Nootbaar Team Japan WBC: Lars Nootbaar: Everything you need to know about Team Japan's outfielder in the 2023 WBC
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Lars Nootbaar is having a great time in Japan - A Hunt and Peck - Viva El Birdos