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BASEBALL/ Nootbaar a.k.a. 'Tatsuji' captures hearts and minds of Japanese fans
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Lars Nootbaar is the ULTIMATE HYPEMAN! He gets Team Japan ready for their BIG GAME!
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World Baseball Classic fans wowed by outfielder Lars Nootbaar's signature on-base celebration becoming a sensation in Japan: Most Noot thing ever
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BASEBALL/ Nootbaar a.k.a. 'Tatsuji' captures hearts and minds of Japanese fans
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BASEBALL/ Nootbaar a.k.a. 'Tatsuji' captures hearts and minds of Japanese fans
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How Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar became an instant fan favorite for Japan at World Baseball Classic
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Tatchan' Sees Popularity Soar as Japan Wins Second WBC Game - Rafu Shimpo
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BASEBALL/ Murakami comes through, sends Japan to WBC final against U.S.
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Lars Nootbaar has his own ramen in Tokyo
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World Baseball Classic fans wowed by outfielder Lars Nootbaar's signature on-base celebration becoming a sensation in Japan: Most Noot thing ever
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Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan