Czech electrician, known in Japan as pitcher who struck out Shohei Ohtani, gets ovation in final WBC game

Czech electrician, known in Japan as pitcher who struck out Shohei Ohtani, gets ovation in final WBC game

Ondrej Satoria threw 4.2 scoreless innings against Japan's WBC squad in his final international game

Ondrej Satoria of Team Czechia waves to fans after the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Czechia and Japan at Tokyo Dome on March 10, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. (Gene Wang – Capture At Media)

Ondej Satoria of Team Czechia tips his cap to the crowd as he leaves the field after the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game presented by dip between Team Czech Republic and Team Japan at Tokyo Dome on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. (Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos)

Ondrej Satoria of Team Czechia pitches in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Czechia and Japan at Tokyo Dome on March 10, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. (Toru Hanai/Getty Images)