Cardinals’ Lars Nootbaar just filed for the perfect trademark

Just after a season-defining catch, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar filed for the perfect trademark.

If you’re hungry, have a Snickers. If you’re in need of a game-saving catch, have a Nootbaar.

Nootbaar, 24, had the game-saving catch against the New York Mets. The catch, which increased the St. Louis Cardinals’ lead for the second National League wild card spot to one game and brought their postseason chances to over 40 percent, was the defining moment of their season and what ultimately could lead them to the postseason.

And Nootbaar, who has the perfect name for a candy bar, is owning the moment. He has filed multiple trademark applications claiming that he will sell NOOTBAAR-branded energy bars, according to Josh Gerben of Gerben Law, who adds that Nootbaar has also filed a trademark application for “NOOOOOOT.”

There are endless possibilities for a potential candy bar name, with Nootbaar’s Nootbar being among them, though he is not believed to have settled on a name yet. Regardless, after his home run-saving catch Wednesday night, Cardinals fans are sure to flock to the shelves whenever the candy bar is released.

Since being called up by the Cardinals, Nootbaar has emerged into a contributing player. While he is only slashing .209/.289/.372 with three home runs and 10 RBI in 86 at-bats, he started in center field while Dylan Carlson spent time on the injured list. He has been an above-average defender, evidenced by the catch against the Mets, and the Cardinals are optimistic that his offense will improve as he gets accustomed to the majors given that he hit .308 with a .900 OPS with Triple-A Memphis this year.

For now, however, Nootbaar is going to contribute off the bench and in the outfield. But he has shown that he can maximize those opportunities when given the chance — and it could soon result in the most popular candy bar in the St. Louis area.