High-profile baseball figure, SB Kazuma, has announced his retirement from active play, seeking a new path as a company employee. Kazuma, recognized as one of the stalwarts of Japanese baseball, delivered this news earlier this week. Although details remain undisclosed about his new role, the sporting world is buzzing with speculation and well wishes for Kazuma as he transitions out of his prominent baseball career.

In Japan, local star athletes are often regarded as national heroes whose career transitions are paid close attention. Many athletes, like Kazuma, leave their active sports career for business-related roles. These public figures' life decisions carry social value, influencing how ordinary people make career transitions between unrelated fields.

In the EU or US, it is also common for professional athletes to transition into business roles or become sports commentators after retirement. While sports figures' career shifts may not be as influential in these markets, they are still closely followed by fans and the media.