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Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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How Shohei Ohtani (大谷翔平) recruited Lars Nootbaar to play for Team Japan
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Lars Nootbaar makes history with Team Japan
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My Name Is Lars Nootbaar. I'm Japanese,” He Foretold at 10: Interview with Mother Kumi (#1) - WORLD INSIGHT
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Baseball: Cardinals' Nootbaar headed for Japan reunion of sorts
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Lars Nootbaar's WBC teammate doesn't think his lack of Japanese language will cause issues: He's a sparkplug who will overcome the language barrier
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The Nootbaar effect: Sales of pepper mills soaring in Tokyo
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Unraveling the Japanese Experience: Lessons Learned from Lars Nootbaar
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Lars Nootbaar breaks down Japan's emotional comeback victory over Mexico and Shohei Ohtani's impact, MLB on FOX
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Lars Nootbaar Can't Understand Japanese Teammates
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Nootbaar playing in WBC for mom, Japan
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Lars Nootbaar, Masataka Yoshida join Japan's WBC roster - ESPN
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC
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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan - The New York Times