Why is Lars Nootbaar playing for Japan in WBC? California-born outfielder honoring mother's heritage

Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar happy to expand his baseball family with Samurai Japan - The Japan Times

Goold] Lars Nootbaar says he promised Shohei Ohtani personally that he would play for Team Japan in the 2026 #WorldBaseballClassic and will keep his word. #stlcards #MLB #Cardinals : r/baseball

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

Lars Nootbaar makes history with Team Japan

Can You Believe This Right Now? by Lars Nootbaar

Lars Nootbaar Japan national baseball team player - meet the outfielder