There are quite a number of established players on the team, including one of the best pitchers and hitters in the league. To compare his success in the KBO, Zack. At the end of the day, the KBO is what we love: baseball. Whether you favor bulgogi (Korean BBQ), bibimbap, or the best kimchi youll ever have, there is a wide variety of fantastic food options to choose from in Seoul, and thats before you even get to the expansive selection of street food options you can find outside the ballpark. The KBO is definitely a different league in terms of pitching results, so strikeout rates should be viewed a bit differently. History []. Hyun-jong Yang (), LHP, Kia Tigers (KBO) We addressed Yang, the KBO's top pitcher, earlier in the spring. This stretch included two Korean Triple Crowns (2006 and 2010) and an MVP in 2010. Considering my Yankee allegiance in the MLB, its hard for me not to admire a team that has made it to the finals 40% of the time. This immediately made me think of the Detroit Tigers. He ended the season with a 15-4 record, 2.50 ERA in 194.2 innings and a 4-to-1 strikeout to walk ratio. C. 1B. Lee Jung-lee (left) and Kang Baek-ho (right) With Kim Ha-seong 's latest success as the Padres SS, KBO's best young stars could join him stateside soon as well. In 1996, they were known as the Hiatai Tigers, and were sold in Kia in 2001. I did notice that the quality of his strikes improved, but it isnt measurable using publicly available data on Korean baseball. In his rookie season in 2015, he had a .349/.417/.534 slash line and followed it up with a .343/.420/.547 line at just 23 years old, and looked like one of the bright young hitters in the league, as he followed up his first two strong seasons with two consecutive .900-plus OPS seasons, before he saw a decline in 2019. Of course, as an Indians fan, Ill take that type of struggling! Yang Hyeon-jong ( Hangul: , Hanja: ) (born March 1, 1988) is a Korean professional baseball pitcher for the Kia Tigers of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). ESPN. Lively usually managed good strikeout rates during his time stateside, but walks were an issue, and what ultimately held him back as a pitcher. His 9.59 K/9 led the league, but his 3.80 FIP suggests he benefited from some good fortune on the year. Their small gamble of two years and $4.75 million paid off instantly with his first year in Seattle, as he became the fifth starter the team needed. Super-Premium - $66.99 / year Premium - $45.95 / year Premium Monthly - $6.99 / month Basic - Free. With the departures of Addison Russell and Ha-seong Kim, the middle infield defense of the Heroes is in question for next season, and it will be interesting to see how Jokisch has to adjust to a new defensive cast behind him. Also on the roster is former major leaguer Ben Lively, who joined the Lions for 57 innings in 2019, and will return for the 2020 season. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Former Atlanta Brave Julio Franco was once a Samsung Lion. The 31-year-old left-hander was a force on the mound last year, starting 30 games and throwing 190.1 innings of 2.51 ERA ball. Naturally, 2020's gonna 2020 the NC Dinos and the Samsung Lions dealt with a rain delay early, while the Kia Tigers and Kiwoom Heroes had to wait through a fire delay. Hes been pitching for the Lions since he was just 19 in 2007, and will be turning 33 in July. His next quest applying what hes learned overseas in a familiar yet new environment will be his most ambitious to date. A good comp for Jun-woo is, ironically, South Korea native Shin-Soo Choo. Club was founded in 1982 as the OB Bears, with the Oriental Brewery as their owners. He may project more as a reliever in the majors, but Rucinski could still put up some good years as a starter in Korea too. Naver Eric Jokisch (Kiwoom Heroes) Eric Jokisch can seem like a pitcher from another era. Last year, the Heroes shocked everyone by making it all the way to the Korean Series where they were swept in four games by the Doosan Bears. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. 9. Apple, the Apple logo, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. However, since 2016, the team hasnt had a winning season. Its hard to determine who the best pitcher is in on the Twins, but its one of these two. Best Betting Promos+ Legal Sports Betting+ Fantasy Football+ Fantasy . An FSWA award winner for Research Article of the Year, Alex is the co-host of On The Corner and host of the weekend edition of First Pitch. The Cardinals were swept in the 2019 NLCS by the eventual champion Nationals. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers. . Both leagues will also be taking a break from mid-June through early August to allow players to represent their countries in the Olympics, which should result in both Japan and South Korea fielding competitive teams in the event. To give you an idea, let's imagine a pitcher who threw 200 innings, struck out 200, walked and hit 60, gave up 24 home runs, and 240 fly balls. Fernndez led the Bears in most offensive categories, slashing .344/.409/.483 through all 144 games of the KBO season as the Bears regular DH. The Tigers, despite their success, were a team that often financially struggled. He has only been a full-time starting pitcher for two seasons now. According to an article from the Yonhap News Agency in March of 2019, the Giants topped Gallup popularity polls from 2008-2013 and appeared back on top in 2018. (The Dinos seem more wont to bullying teams in free agency, but this seems like a decent enough comparison.). And for good reason! In 2019 with the Cubs, he posted a 107 wRC+ in Triple-A, and could end up being the best position player on the Giants at only 28 years old. While he once sported an elite 17% BB rate, Tae-kyun Kim was only able to play a total of 167 games between the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Its worth noting that the Wyverns signed former major leaguer Nick Kingham for 2020. Much of the new responsibility will fall on the next two rotation arms for the Bears: the reliable 33-year-old southpaw Hee Kwan Yoo who finished with 3.25 ERA on the season, good for tenth-best in the league despite only an 11-8 record, and 21-year-old Young Ha Lee, who finished with a 3.64 ERA and a considerably higher strikeout (and walk) count than Yoo on his way to a 17-4 record. As for our Wyverns? The team was formed in 2000 after the former team of the region, the Hyundai Unicorns, moved from Incheon to Suwon. He makes a lot of hard contact, and should bring a nice power boost to that lineup, whenever he arrives. Jeong and Romak led the team with 29 home runs apiece, fairly impressive given the fact that power seems to be down across the league due to changes made to the ball. Career. Instead, he solved whatever pitching problems he had with brute force: Nothing to see here, folks. Won the first ever Korean baseball league championship. Bit of a KBO newbie here, so please bear with me! Thanks to their lack of a larger parent company, Kiwoom has always had one of the lowest payrolls in the league, and 2019 was no different, as they had the third-lowest payroll. Baseball was first spread to the Korean Peninsula by Western missionaries as early as the late 19th century. The bad news: Since 2008, the Eagles have only qualified for the playoffs once. The GM is turning things around. KBO TOP 5 ERA MORE+ 1. His previous work can be found at Prospects365 and Dodgers Digest. In 2019, right-handed pitchers Drew Gagnon and Chris Flexen both spent time in the Majors with the New York Mets. Regardless, he was a top-20 pitcher by WAR, despite pitching significantly fewer innings than all pitchers above him. The KIA Tigers arrived in Terry Park in Fort Myers, Florida, for spring training. He does not have the swing-and-miss stuff like Bieber does, which is why he is not currently employed by a major league team. Lively is a pitcher who can certainly thrive in the KBO, as his good strikeout rates from his minor-league career did translate well to the KBO, with a 9.2 K/9 rate in his brief sample for the Lions. (Unofficial) KBO League stats, schedules, video links, live game day coverage and more. But Rucinski isnt just some random starter the Athletics chose as their annual innings-eater. As mentioned earlier, the Wyverns were also swept in what is basically the KBO equivalent of the NLCS in 2019. Have five distinct fan event days: Bears Day, general fan appreciation; Queens Day, female fans appreciation day; Players Day, players wear franchises original jersey; Mr. Doo Day, male fans appreciation day; and Workers Day, customized event for salaried workers. While Canadian expat Jamie Romak certainly deserves some recognition, Ive got to give the best hitter award to third baseman Jeong Choi. Each of our KBO picks will have a confidence rating alongside the analysis and pick. He also cut his strikeout rate from 21.2% to 17.2%, and raised his walk rate from 8.9% to 12.1%. The surface stats from 2020 dont do Go justice, as his ERA climbed from 1.52 in 2019 to 4.10 last year. The Dinos are unique in that they are a newer team, but their owner Kim Taek-jin is the founder of NCSoft, which allows them to be active in courting marquee free agents. He is 32 years old, but hes hard not to root for especially because he plays the game with the lightheartedness of players like Adrian Beltre: Chang-mo Koo stymied hitters to the tune of a 3.20 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 114 strikeouts over 107.0 innings. Attendance was down for virtually every club in 2019. Its a league fueled by MLB-caliber players yearning to leave an impression, passionate fans, organizations hungry for championships and much more. 2023 stats and schedules updated daily. Woo-suk Go (LG Twins) Go (or Ko, depending on your source) has the typical fastball-slider combination that is common among relievers, and his fastball sat at 94 MPH, and touched 97 last year. 2022 Player Stats. Hes a guy whose best pitch is a major-league average fastball with an okay curveball. KELLY Casey (LG) 16 2. Theres nothing quite like it. The inaugural six teams were: In the decades since, the league has expanded to ten teams. While Tae-kyun Kim may no longer be the ideal lead-off hitter due to his lack of speed, hes a great bat for the two spot. Simply click the GIF and meet your new favorite team. In 2019, he led the league with 36 saves while posting a 9.8 K/9 and a 1.98 ERA. Their first roster consisted mostly of players from the defunct Ssangbangwool Raiders team, who disbanded due to ownership bankruptcy. After two years away from the game, Jae-Hoon Ha returned and signed with the Wyverns, this time taking the mound and role of closer. For many years, Korean baseball existed only as amateur teams and informal leagues, often playing against teams in the more reputable Japanese baseball scene. While that was happening, he improved just about everywhere else, raising his average to a .336 mark good for fourth-best in the KBO. His numbers were affected by the de-juicing of the ball, but before that, he was in the position to take the best hitter title from Choi Hyeong-Woo (). A salary cap will go into effect in 2023. A decline in velocity is inevitable, but it likely wont be a concern for the As while they have him. In 2019, their best pitcher was most likely Gwang hyun-Kim. Park Min-woo. Rucinsky might be more. Insane first pitches. His less serious work can be found on Twitter @justinochoi. He posted a 9.45 ERA over 13.1 IP and decided to take things to the peninsula, signing a one-year deal with the Wiz this past December. The winning team takes on the first-place team in the Korean Series, played as a best-of-seven. He, too, was pretty good in the KBO, but was nowhere near as great as Rucinski has been for the past few years. Their all-time winning percentage is .471, but they remain one of the most popular teams in the KBO. But 2017 is where the losing ways stopped. Award winners [ edit] References [ edit] He has not had a K rate above 20% at any level since 2012 in rookie ball. They made a good choice. A transition across the diamond to first base is a common practice, but the aforementioned Romak has held down the position for the Wyverns over the last few seasons. Like Grove, he didn't reach the majors until the age of 25, but he pitched into his 40s; sort of an early version of Warren Spahn. At the time, he was around the same age as Rucinski is now, with a similar reputation for providing clean innings in bulk. Quote Tweet. I experience cities through their food, and from the sounds of it, Seoul is the perfect place for that approach. There have been a lot of transactions this past week. Of the top 23,. Eddie Plank (230 WSAB/361 WS): Eddie Plank takes us back to the Mathewson erahe was the A's great lefthander before Grove. They were the Yankees of South Korea if the Yankees were in the sixth-largest city in the United States. DraftKings KBO: Korean Series Game 2 Cheat Sheet Erik Halterman breaks down Game 2 of the Korean Series between the Bears and Wiz. Despite the injury, Cho set career bests with 33 saves and a 2.15 ERA. A passionate fanbase that is used to winning in a smaller town whose roots are in manufacturing. A lot. The Eagles have seen some peaks and valleys in the past decade or so. In that same time span, the teams have also won half of the championships theyve appeared in, with the Cards winning two of four and the Wyverns winning four of eight. Unfortunately for Doosan, Lindblom signed a three-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers in December, dealing a massive blow to the Bears 2020 rotation. Alcantara finished the 2020 season with a 20-2 record and 2.54 ERA, winning the Choi Dong-won award as the KBO's best pitcher, and if he can build on his success in Japan a return to the Majors may not be far off. Just two years removed from a championship, the Tigers decided to make some changes during the season and after. The belief is that his work in his former role as the leader of the teams data analysis should give him a good understanding of the teams players and put them in a position to succeed, which shouldnt be a foreign concept to fans of Major League Baseball. and even whooped up on Tuckdori (but not on our precious DomDoml, Id commit crimes for that sweet robot child). 3B. Historically, the Doosan Bears are one of the most popular and successful teams of the KBO who have been around since the beginning, likening a comparison to MLB traditional powerhouses like the Yankees or Cardinals. This stretch included two Korean Triple Crowns (2006 and 2010) and an MVP in 2010. A return to his pre-2019 performance would make him a fine replacement for Ruf, and once again become an anchor for this lineup. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Upon my first look at the park, it reminded me a little bit of a smaller version of Dodger Stadium. Just a 31-year-old pitcher upping his fastball velocity by a tick and a half by the time hes 34. In any case, the Wyverns and their fans are hoping for another excellent year out of their star third baseman. 2022 KBO Player Stats. After Oriental Brewery (OB) was sold to InBev, the Doosan group (who previously owned OB) changed the team name to the Doosan Bears in 1999. Their stadium Hanwha Life Insurance Eagles Park, but also referred to as Hanbat and Eagles Park is considered one of the most beautiful in the KBO and for good reason: Just look at the view. Originally, the Eagles were known for their sluggers. One of my favorite things about the Dinos is that they are the former employer ofEric Thames. The park replaced Daegu Baseball Stadium, which was the home of the Lions since their inception in 1982, and sat just 5,000 fans. Expectations are clearly high for the Doosan Bears going into 2020. Hyeon-jong started his career in 2007 at 19 years old, and has become the crafty lefty and leader of the Tigers pitching staff. Before we begin on the team breakdowns, lets break down the KBO as a league. Lively could certainly end up being the best pitcher for the Lions, and the entire league this season, and could make a return to the majors at some point. His stuff played up when he pitched exclusively out of the bullpen: in 2019 his average fastball velocity was 91 MPH in 15 starts and 5 relief appearances, but in 2020 his average velocity jumped to 95 MPH in 42 relief appearances and topped out at 99. Much like the Redbirds, the Wyverns have been incredibly successful over the past two decades. Except for the NC Dinos, who saw a 60% boost. His 8.5 K/9 and 1.8 BB/9 werent too shabby either. The Lions home city is Daegu, which is the fourth-largest city in South Korea, and has the third-largest metropolitan area in the country with over 2.5 million residents. With only 10 teams, the KBO has no organization by division or league, meaning over the course of the 144-game regular season, each team plays each other team exactly 16 times. The last time there was a Minor League season, in 2019, Kelenic slugged .540 across three levels total, including .542 at Double-A, the highest level he's made so far. Catcher Eui-ji Yang was arguably the best position player in the league last year according to . Between 2005 and 2011, he never had an OPS below .800, and posted three seasons with an OPS above 1.000. If you do not remember him, thats okay: He had a stint with the Mariners in 2016 where he posted a .740 OPS in 317 PA before returning to Korea to play for his hometown Giants. Youll also find resources for learning more about the KBO, information on where you can watch the games, a GIF randomizer to help you choose your favorite team, and more! Theirs is an organization filled with a rich history. The Snakes simply havent had the sustained success that the Wyverns have. The better the team, the better their bye meaning the first-place team from the regular season gets an automatic spot in the Korean Series (the KBO championship series). KPH to MPH (trust me, it will help during broadcasts) FIP or Fielding Independent Pitching measures what a pitcher's ERA would look like if the pitcher experienced league-average defense and luck. Or consider Chris Flexen, whom the Mariners decided to trust based on two-thirds of a season. Its a fun team that seemingly uses every resource available to it to find success. Straily is entering his age-31 season, and could be primed to dominate the KBO, especially with a de-juiced ball. Yang is a veteran of the international baseball scene and is considered one of the best pitchers in the world. If three or more teams tie for first, the regular-season champion is decided by head-to-head record. In 2017, the KBO tweaked the strike zone to make it, in practice, larger. The city also hosted three matches during the 2002 FIFA World Cup, in which South Korea shared host nation duties with Japan, with the South Korean team achieving their best-ever finish, finishing fourth in the tournament. The Kiwoom Heroes share their home base of Seoul with the Doosan Bears and the LG Twins. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Despite winning the inaugural championship of the KBO League, the Bears had only mediocre success for several decades after, winning twice more in 1995 and 2001. The good news: that once was quite recent. Kelly floated around with the San Diego Padres and a couple of other teams, never really finding much success. Itll be a nice homecoming season for Oh, who will be turning 38 in July, but can hopefully provide some quality relief innings for the Lions in 2020. in offense, but were also the third-best pitching team in the KBO, which fits nicely with the Rays balance of offense and pitching, even if the Rays arent quite as proficient on the offensive side of the ball. Recently, the Doosan Bears have struck gold the Bears have played every single Korean Series (i.e. He signed with the Mariners in 2016, and despite relative success in the big leagues, he returned to the KBO, signing a four-year, $12.9M contract with his hometown Giants. His BB% stayed the same (10%) and his K% increased slightly (26% to 28%), but he sustained a knee injury early that caused him to miss two months, and was a bit rusty upon his return. Among active MLB players, only Albert Pujols has been able to pull off such a feat of prolonged dominance. The bullpen should be strong, too. MLB fans will recognize Despaignes unique name, but he left behind forgettable performances on the hill outside of a strong rookie campaign in San Diego. The Bears also have two strong relievers who split saves nearly evenly in 2019: righty Hyoung Beom Lee, who finished with a strong 2.66 ERA, and lefty Deok Ju Ham, who notched a powerful 7.9 K/9 in 2019. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Woo-jin Ahn (Kiwoom Heroes) The right-handed Ahn is the youngest relief pitcher on this list, at just 21 years old, but he is also the tallest at 63. A few years later, the Bears moved to Seoul, where theyve remained ever since, sharing their home stadium with another of the inaugural six (the LG Twins), establishing what is possibly the leagues biggest rivalry. The NL Central crown is certainly possible, but not at all a lock. That made the Lotte Giants a perfect fit for my familiarity with thinking and writing about struggling teams. While the slider performed better in the KBO, it is hard to tell how much better the pitch was. 4, maybe a no. KBO picks and predictions Sunday's five-game slate will feature some of the top pitchers in the entire KBO. , including an adorable robot named DomDoml, whose head was modeled after their stadium, the gorgeous Gocheok Sky Dome. He also has the most starting experience of the relievers, starting 20 of his 39 appearances for Kiwoom from 2018 to 2019, before being moved exclusively to the bullpen in 2020. NPB is starting up the earliest, on March 26, while the KBO is starting their season about a week later, on April 3. In 11 playoff games that season, he went 1-1 with one save and two holds, and posted a 3.14 ERA over 14.1 innings. We can first consider Rucinskis on-field contributions. Also on the roster and making his return to the KBO and the Lions is former major leaguer Seung-hwan Oh. 2022 2021 2020 2019. The deal worked out for both sides, as Straily was dominant and became the first KBO starter in eight years to reach the 200 strikeout mark, last accomplished by Hyun-jin Ryu in 2012. Straily has trouble keeping the ball out of the air, but KBO hitters might adjust to the de-juice ball by trying to put the ball in play as opposed to the MLB style of swinging for the fences. Thats the kind of power weve only seen out of the likes of Trout, Pujols, or Bonds. This is a young team on the rise; in 2019, the Wiz had the third-youngest lineup and the youngest pitching staff in the KBO. The Twins share a stadium with the Doosan Bears who are one of the most dominant franchises in the KBO. Aaron Brooks (Kia Tigers) Aaron Brooks came to the KBO with much less fanfare than Dan Straily, but there are similarities in both of their journeys to Korea. Entering his age-38 season and the final year of his contract, this could be the end for the veteran. Full access to this article is for Baseball Prospectus subscribers. He made his MLB debut with Texas in 2021. Meanwhile, Wilson spent a few years floating around the Orioles organization, never really doing a ton. He could wait until he is eligible for free agency, and follow the path of Seung-hwan Oh by going to Japan for a couple of years before getting a chance at the big leagues. They have won two championships (1984 and 1992) and have only made the playoffs six times since the turn of the century. Moon Kyeong Chan () stepped in as the closer last year and saved 24 games while compiling a 1.31 ERA. Its going to be a tough task to try and replace Rufs production, and while another former major leaguer, Tyler Saladino, has joined the team for 2020, he was more known for his defensive versatility than his bat during his time in the majors, so it seems that the Lions will need to look internally for other offensive contributors. Brooks' teammate, Ki-young Im, ranks fourth in the league in that stat at 13%. KIM Kwang Hyun (SSG) 2.13 3. He had nowhere to go but up. The best players from the ten teams are arbitrarily divided into two groups for the game: the Dream All-Stars (consisting of players from Doosan, KT, Lotte, Samsung, and SK) and the Nanum All-Stars (with players from Kia, Hanwha, LG, NC, and Kiwoom). Yoon has a 3.05 ERA on the year, but he has been the losing pitcher in each of his last two games. Hyun-Soo Kim you may remember from his brief stint with the Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies in 2016 and 2017. 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