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After Getting Struck in Face, Tigers Ace Naile Determined to Conquer Fear

SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — As he works his way back after getting struck in the face by a line drive, Kia Tigers ace James Naile thinks he will face an even bigger mental hurdle than a physical one. The American right-hander suffered a broken jaw after a comebacker off the bat of NC [...]

KBO’s ERA Leader Finds Success with Aggressive Approach

INCHEON, Apr. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — When former major league pitcher James Naile signed with the South Korean club Kia Tigers in January, he had no idea just how different cheering culture in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) would be. It came as a culture shock when the right-hander took the Korean mound in front [...]