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Be Still My Heart: Ex-MLB Outfielder Reyes Thrilled with Rematch vs. Ryu Hyun-jin in KBO

Be Still My Heart: Ex-MLB Outfielder Reyes Thrilled with Rematch vs. Ryu Hyun-jin in KBO

INCHEON, Mar. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — After mulling over his next career option last winter, following a season in Triple-A, outfielder Victor Reyes decided to give South Korea a shot. The Venezuelan player heard great things about the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) from his countryman and close friend, Dixon Machado, a slick-fielding shortstop who played [...]

KBO Umpires Gear Up for 2024 Season with Training on Robot Umpire Technology

KBO Umpires Gear Up for 2024 Season with Training on Robot Umpire Technology

SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Professional baseball umpires have commenced their winter training to acquaint themselves with the pitch clock and Automatic Ball-Strike System (ABS), set to debut in the upcoming 2024 season. Often referred to as a “robot umpire,” ABS automatically assesses whether a pitch qualifies as a ball or a strike and promptly [...]