• Nootbaar's Pepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney

    7 days ago - By Sportsnet

    TOKYO - Lars Nootbaar ‘s imaginary pepper-grinder was the talk of World Baseball Classic games in Japan, but the fun-loving gesture by the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder does not appear welcome in Japan's popular high school baseball tournament.
    When a player for Tohoku High School twisted his two fists together - imitating Nootbaar - after getting on first base Saturday, the umpire told him to stop.
    Hiroshi Sato, manager for Tohoku High School, defended his player. Tohoku lost to Yamanashi Gakuin Senior High School 3-1 at Koshien Stadium in Osaka.
    “It's so popular the whole nation is...
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  • Nootbaar pepper-grinder nixed in Japan HS game

    Nootbaar pepper-grinder nixed in Japan HS game

    7 days ago - By ESPN

    When a high school player in Japan twisted his two fists together - imitating Lars Nootbaar's pepper-grinder celebration, the umpire told him to stop.
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