Fan Zhendong's withdrawal from the WTT has caused a stir among fans. It is understandable since he is a grand slam player in table tennis, and everyone is accustomed to seeing him compete fiercely on the international stage. However, this withdrawal is not an ordinary withdrawal, as his "commercial value" seems to be more eye-catching than the matches themselves. We must talk about his collaboration with Major League Baseball (MLB). MLB is no small player; it is one of the four major sports leagues in the United States, ranking just below the NFL (National Football League), and its status in the global sports circle cannot be ignored. Baseball does not have as large an audience in Asia as football or basketball, but MLB is targeting this "blue ocean" market, especially countries and regions like China, Japan, and South Korea. Look at this: MLB actually approached Fan Zhendong, which is no simple matter. Although he is a table tennis player, his influence in the Chinese market is not insignificant. After becoming the Asian ambassador for MLB, Fan Zhendong not only received exorbitant endorsement fees, but even the Los Angeles Tourism Bureau took notice of him, inviting him to watch a Los Angeles Dodgers game. This is truly a demonstration of "superstar effect," as the Los Angeles Dodgers are six-time World Series champions and are the top presence in MLB! Even if Fan Zhendong appears at such events only as a spectator, it makes people feel that he has become a "celebrity outside the circle" rather than just a top player in…