Twice crowned baseball player, Sato Teru, surprising misses out on selection for the Samurai Japan team in recent events. Despite his performance and reputation, his exclusion from Japan's national baseball team has left fans and sports enthusiasts stunned. The decision, announced recently, has sparked discussions about selection criteria and talent promotion in Japanese sports.

In Japan, baseball enjoys high popularity, and with Samurai Japan representing the country's national team, any selection is closely followed by fans and the general public. The exclusion of a twice-awarded player like Sato Teru, therefore, carries a significant social impact. It raises questions about the selection criteria, the role of merit and recognition in sports, and the potential for favoritism or bias.

In the US or EU, similar issues would also generate substantial attention, particularly if a well-known or high-performing player is omitted from national team selection. The controversy could incite public discussions and scrutiny of the sporting organization's selection processes, sparking calls for increased transparency.