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As Czechia\u2019s Ondrej Satoria walked off the mound at the Tokyo Dome, he stopped walking back to his dugout and did a full 360-degree turn, looking up at the sold-out stadium standing for him.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While some Czechia fans were in the stands watching their team\u2019s final 2026 World Baseball Classic<\/a> (WBC) game, the majority of Japanese fans in attendance were on their feet cheering for Satoria, a full-time electrician who has become quite famous in Japan, even if he is on the opposing team.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Satoria threw 4.2 scoreless innings for Czechia against the stacked Japanese roster that features Shohei Ohtani<\/a>, Masataka Oshida, and many other stars from the 2023 WBC champions. He allowed six hits and struck out three over 67 pitches \u2013 most of which barely broke 80 mph.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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But Satoria quickly became a fan favorite in 2023, when he struck out Ohtani, the global two-way baseball superstar, and earned the respect of Japan for his performance. Ohtani even referred to Satoria as “The Worker,” ignoring the fact that some could view his helmet flying off as he struck out as embarrassing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And, as Satoria took in all the cheers and ovation in Tokyo, it was also his final international game \u2013 he\u2019s truly focusing on his regular, full-time work back home.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I was really looking forward to it because to end my national career in a game against the best national team in the world is always special, and especially here in the Tokyo Dome,” he said when asked about his emotions heading into his final international start.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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He also told MLB.com: “It\u2019s like a reward for my whole life playing baseball because nobody knows me in Czechia. I\u2019m just a regular dude from Ostrava, but here they respect me and have me sign balls. It\u2019s really nice to be back here.”<\/p>\n

Satoria\u2019s stardom in the country has led to autograph sessions, shaking hands, taking pictures and having a simple stroll take much longer than normal because he\u2019s recognized.<\/p>\n

After Satoria came out of the game, Japan\u2019s lineup returned to its usual production, as they ended up beating Czechia, 9-0, to go a perfect 4-0 in pool play.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But as both teams acknowledged each other, Satoria got yet another ovation as he waved to the crowd \u2013 one final goodbye on a baseball diamond that had given him more than he ever dreamed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He was understandably emotional, looking around, bowing in Japanese custom, and tipping his cap to his teammates, as well as Team Japan<\/a>, who all stood and honored someone who will go down in WBC history \u2013 even if he didn\u2019t win it all.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Satoria will return home to Ostrava, where he serves as an electrical controller for \u010cEZ Group. But he and the rest of his Czech teammates have made a statement now in the last two tournaments \u2013 a country not known for baseball is working hard to prove they can be a formidable force one day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I think it\u2019s right, because I got famous here three years ago, and it totally makes sense to me to end it here on probably \u2014 for us \u2014 the biggest international stage where we can play,” Satoria said, via MLB.com. “I will definitely enjoy every moment that I can wear our jersey.<\/p>\n

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