Lars Nootbaar

Baseball player for St. Louis Cardinals

Lars Nootbaar - Baseball player for St. Louis Cardinals
Born

September 8th, 1997
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This baseball player, born in 1997, made a name playing as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Drafted in 2018 by the St. Louis Cardinals, achieved significant recognition during the 2021 season, contributing to the team's performance. Promoting baseball in Japan, he played for the Samurai Japan team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, where the team secured victory. His strong batting skills and defensive capabilities have defined his career in the sport.

Played for St. Louis Cardinals

Competed in 2023 World Baseball Classic

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