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LARS NOOTBAAR

Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 23, 2023
Lars Nootbaar ecstatic over meeting former superstar Ichiro Suzuki
The two spoke for over 15 minutes as Nootbaar, who recently helped Japan win the World Baseball Classic, hurled questions about defense and base running.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Apr 17, 2023
Shohei Ohtani's WBC locker room nameplate sells for $116,010 at auction
The nameplate, which is not autographed, features Ohtani's name, the No. 16 worn on his uniform and the Japanese flag. It attracted 169 bids.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 9, 2023
Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn
The 25-year-old outfielder, who impressed many with his play for St. Louis last season, became an unlikely international star thanks to the World Baseball Classic.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 19, 2023
Sadaharu Oh's praise icing on cake for American samurai Lars Nootbaar
Ahead of the World baseball Classic, Oh praised the contributions of Nootbaar and Tommy Edman, two Americans who are representing their mothers' homelands at the WBC.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 15, 2023
Lars Nootbaar grinding way to Samurai Japan stardom at WBC
The 25-year-old American has been welcomed by his new teammates with open arms, and he's responded by putting on a show at Tokyo Dome both at the plate and in the outfield.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 9, 2023
Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar happy to expand his baseball family with Samurai Japan
The run-up to the World Baseball Classic has been a whirlwind, once-in-a-lifetime experience for the 25-year-old who arrived in Japan on March 2.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 6, 2023
Shohei Ohtani thrills fans with two homers as Japan beats Hanshin in WBC warmup
Ohtani and Lars Nootbaar thrilled the packed crowd at Kyocera Dome Osaka during Japan's win over the Tigers.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 6, 2023
Japan players to watch besides Shohei Ohtani during 2023 World Baseball Classic
Looking past some of the obvious names on the roster, these players are key to Samurai Japan's attempt to win the title for the first time since 2009.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 21, 2023
Three WBC-bound Japan outfielders enter MLB spring training
Masataka Yoshida, Seiya Suzuki and Lars Nootbaar all took the field with their respective clubs as they prepare to join Samurai Japan in early March.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Feb 9, 2023
Lars Nootbaar's mother hopes son can help bring WBC title back to Japan
Lars Nootbaar is the first player named to represent Japan in the WBC solely through his ancestry.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 29, 2023
Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar headed for Japan reunion of sorts
The 25-year-old outfielder will be the first Samurai Japan player who qualified to compete for the team in the WBC through his ancestry.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 26, 2023
MLB's Yoshida and Nootbaar named to Japan's WBC roster
Japan will play its first game on March 9 against China in Pool B at Tokyo Dome.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 12, 2023
Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar set to play for Japan at WBC in 'big first step for Japanese baseball'
Nootbaar would be the first Japan player in the WBC who qualifies for selection based solely on ancestry.

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