New Delhi, March 10 -- Ondrej Satoria, the beloved Czech pitcher and full-time electrician who became an internet sensation by striking out Shohei Ohtani, has officially retired from international baseball following his final World Baseball Classic appearance in 2026. At 29, the Ostrava native chose to step away from the Czech national team to focus on his young family, ending a remarkable underdog journey on a high note in Tokyo.

Ondrej Satoria's legend began in the 2023 WBC when his low-80s fastball and deceptive "The Worker" changeup fooled Shohei Ohtani, sending the superstar spinning with his helmet flying off. The viral clip made him a hero in Japan, where fans still seek autographs and photos.

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