St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar has suddenly become a popular star playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar dons unique pads with Japanese written on them for live batting practice on Saturday Feb. 15, 2025, as spring training continues at the team's practice ...

Lars Nootbaar of Japan hits a single against China in the first inning of the Pool B game at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, March 9, 2023.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar has suddenly become ... He also joked about the marketing opportunities for him in Japan — and chances for MLB and the Cardinals to sell more shirts ...

Lars Nootbaar is becoming a household word in Japan, and fans are singing the praises of the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder at the Tokyo Dome. Skip Navigation. Share on Facebook; ...

Lars Nootbaar of Japan reacts at his team bench in 8th inning during the Pool B game between Japan and China at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) at the Tokyo Dome Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Tokyo.

Lars Nootbaar brings ‘grind-it-out spirit’ to Japan ... He also joked about the marketing opportunities for him in Japan — and chances for MLB and the Cardinals to sell more shirts and caps.

TOKYO — Most Japanese couldn’t recognize Lars Nootbaar a few weeks ago, before the World Baseball Classic opened. Few could even pronounce his name or spell it in English or Japanese. He’s ...

Lars Nootbaar of Japan reacts in 8th inning during the Pool B game between Japan and China at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) at the Tokyo Dome Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Tokyo.

TOKYO – Most Japanese couldn't recognize Lars Nootbaar a few weeks ago, before the World Baseball Classic opened. Few could even pronounce his name or spell it in English or Japanese. He's ...