Kiwoom Heroes was looking for a new manager. Instead of looking outside, the team decided to hire from within. Thus, the Heroes promoted bench coach as their manager. The Heroes told reporters covering the KBO that Hong Won-ki’s deal is $546,000 or 600m won. He received 200m won as aContinue Reading
The pandemic significantly affected teams in the Korea Baseball Organization. They can’t travel out of the country for spring training in February. In the past, KBO teams went to Japan, Taiwan, or Australia in January or February. Some teams even go to Arizona or Florida. However, many countries have travelContinue Reading
Aaron Altherr and NC Dinos are ready for the Korean Series despite the very long layoff. The team hasn’t played a single game this month. However, they are preparing for the championship series that’ll start next week. The NC Dinos finished in first place in the KBO regular season. Thus,Continue Reading
Kiwoom Heroes signed draft pick Jang Jae-young to a record deal for the club. They announced that the 18-year-old pitcher would receive a $775,000 signing bonus. It is the biggest rookie signing bonus given by the Heroes. Also, it is the second biggest signing bonus in the Korea Baseball Organization.Continue Reading
Last Monday, the Korea Baseball Organization held its annual draft. The 1st overall pick in KBO draft is Kim Jin-wook. He’s a left-handed pitcher who is a senior from Gangneung High School. Due to the social distancing policies, the KBO held the draft online. The South Korean baseball league hadContinue Reading
Toronto Blue Jays Ryu Hyun-jin takes no-decision against the Baltimore Orioles last Friday (local Korean time). Also, it was his second straight no-decision. The left-hander gave two runs on eight hits while throwing for six innings against the Orioles. He went out after six innings for the Blue Jays withContinue Reading
Lee Geun-wook had his first career start in the Korea Baseball Organization. The Wyverns pitcher got 1st KBO win Thursday against the Doosan Bears. In the fourth inning, Lee was on his way for a perfect game. In the entire KBO history, there has never been a perfect game. LeeContinue Reading
KBO on ESPN made American fans happy to see live baseball games back on their TV sets. The sports network shows six Korea Baseball Organization games each week for the entire season. It is the substitute for Major League Baseball, which remains suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. American baseballContinue Reading
Doosan Bears win over Kiwoom Heroes in a preseason rematch of last year’s KBO championship series. The score was 5-0. Left-hander Yoo Hee-kwan pitched five shutout innings, while Lee Yong-chan worked out of the bullpen. It is the first time the two squads met after the Korean Series. The BearsContinue Reading
As the 2020 Korean Baseball Organization postseason gets pushed towards early winter due to the coronavirus pandemic, teams are willing to hold playoffs at neutral venue. That way, the climate-controlled site can ensure a warmer environment for both fans and players. General managers from various KBO teams agreed to playContinue Reading
