BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan in WBC

BASEBALL/ 'Nikkei' Lars Nootbaar gets his shot to play for Japan in WBC

How Lars Nootbaar -- and his celebration -- became a sensation for Japan in 2023 World Baseball Classic

BASEBALL/ Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC

Lars Nootbaar Team Japan WBC: Lars Nootbaar: Everything you need to know about Team Japan's outfielder in the 2023 WBC

Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC

BASEBALL/ Nootbaar a.k.a. 'Tatsuji' captures hearts and minds of Japanese fans

Baseball Twitter reacts to St. Louis Cardinals slugger Lars Nootbaar joining Team Japan for World Baseball Classic: I freaking LOVE this

Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC

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BASEBALL/ Nootbaar a.k.a. 'Tatsuji' captures hearts and minds of Japanese fans