Mookie Betts, a notable player from the American baseball team, the Dodgers, has indicated his intention to not participate in the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC). The reasons behind his decision are yet to be publicly disclosed. The news comes as a disappointment to many Japanese baseball fans who were looking forward to seeing his performance in the international tournament.

Baseball is one of the most widely followed sports in Japan. The World Baseball Classic is a major international tournament that sees a lot of attention from fans. Japanese culture highly values team effort and commitment, Betts' decision to withdraw might be seen as a disappointment or a lack of commitment to the international game by some Japanese enthusiasts.

In the US or the EU, players declining to participate in international tournaments is not uncommon for various reasons: personal concerns, professional commitments, or health risk management. The public respect for individual player decisions is generally high. The fans might feel disappointed, but there is generally an understanding and respect for the individual's decisions.