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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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After Meeting Japan Stars as Kid, Lars Nootbaar is Now One Himself - The Japan News
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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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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar happy to expand his baseball family with Samurai Japan - The Japan Times
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Inside wild Japan celebrations as Shohei Ohtani inspires World Baseball Classic win - Mirror Online
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It is who I am': Lars Nootbaar talks about Japanese heritage
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Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan in WBC? California-born outfielder honoring mother's heritage
Lars Nootbaar makes history with Team Japan
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Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar set to play for Japan at WBC in 'big first step for Japanese baseball' - The Japan Times
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Lars Nootbaar makes history with Team Japan
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How Lars Nootbaar -- and his celebration -- became a sensation for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic
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