After four years at the helm, a WBSC Premier12 title, and an Olympic gold medal, the former NPB star is calling it quits. "My future is undecided, but I would still like to contribute to the development of baseball."

The switch-hitting utility infielder is one of only six athletes who have won a medal both in the WInter and the Summer Olympics.

The contest is reserved for photographers aged 18-35. An international jury will select 40 finalists.

One month ago, Japan rejoiced as they beat USA to win baseball gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. In memory of this achievement, the second part of the WBSC's 'Federation Focus' special edition is dedicated to the Baseball Federation of Japan and celebrates the Samurai Japan National Team's Olympic gold medal.

Members of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medal team have signed the collectibles. Baseball fans will be able to bid until 12 September.

The Dominican Republic vs. Korea bronze medal game and the USA vs. Japan gold medal game are available to watch on WBSC.org through a collaboration with the Olympic Channel.

The Olympic manager and former Olympian player himself discussed how he selected the teams, the reasons for success and the challenges.

He served as the third-base coach under manager Eric Holtz at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. His staff will include Alex Jacobs, Richard Kania and Ophir Katz.

The right-hander earned two saves for the US at the Tokyo Olympics. He last appeared in an MLB game in 2019.

Japan remain's baseball's top-ranked nation, while Korea has hit its highest-ever ranking, climbing to No. 2.