TOKYO — The Samurai Japan National Team only needed seven innings to knock out out Mexico, 11-1, in the bronze medal final of the first-ever WBSC Premier12 Saturday afternoon in front of a crowd of more than 40,000.

TOKYO — Samurai Japan second baseman Tetsuto Yamada (Tokyo Yakult Swallows – NPB) was named the Hublot Player of the Game for blasting two home runs against Mexico in the bronze medal finale at the Tokyo Dome.

TOKYO — The world No. 8 South Korea National Team shut out the world No. 2 U.S. National Team in the global championship finale of the inaugural WBSC Premier12 at the Tokyo Dome Saturday night.

TOKYO — Following 38 global games, the WBSC announced the first-ever Premier12 All-World Team.

TOKYO — South Korea National Team outfielder Hyun-soo Kim (Doosan Bears – KBO) was named the Most Valuable Player of the inaugural WBSC Premier12, the world governing body announced following the global tournament’s final contest.