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Lars Nootbaar of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts to a called strike during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Friday, April 21, 2023, in Seattle.
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Baseball: Oh's praise icing on cake for American samurai Nootbaar
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Here's what Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar will be searching for this offseason
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Momentous Zoom Meeting with Team Japan Skipper: Interview with Lars Nootbaar's Parents (#2) - WORLD INSIGHT
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USC Baseball Alumnus Lars Nootbaar Makes MLB Debut With St. Louis Cardinals
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Lars Nootbaar Q and A
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Ohtani's Japan teammates, like Lars Nootbaar, are also fans
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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan - The New York Times
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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