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How Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar became an instant fan favorite for Japan at World Baseball Classic
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OXO Good Grips Salt and Pepper Grinder Set
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What's the story behind Lars Nootbaar's pepper-grinder celebration? Spice up your celly with Team Japan star's viral gesture
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Lars Nootbaar's pepper grinder celebration is taking Japan and the World by storm in the WBC - PHNX
Lars Nootbaar and Shohei Ohtani quickly bonded this spring thanks to Nootbaar's Pepper Mill celebration. Represent their grinder mentality with this Pepper Mill T-Shirt from Fanatics Branded. The bold Shohei Ohtani and Lars Nootbaar graphics will let everyone know your favorite celebration.
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Men's Fanatics Branded Red Shohei Ohtani x Lars Nootbaar Pepper Mill T-Shirt
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How Lars Nootbaar's popularity helps expand the Cardinals brand in Japan: Cardinals Extra
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Shohei Ohtani Japan Baseball Autographed Fanatics Authentic 16 x 20 2023 World Baseball Classic Champions Celebration Photograph
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Pepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney
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Cardinals: 5 biggest storylines as Spring Training comes to an end
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A 60 Level Journey of Discovery and Unlocking Aspirations - Level 60 Celebration - WaniKani Community
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