Only .400 hitter in S. Korean baseball history in critical condition
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Baek In-chun, the only player to bat .400 in a South ...
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- Former South Korean baseball player Baek In-chun, the sole .400 hitter in the sport's history, is currently in critical condition due to a worsening cerebral infarction, according to the Korea Baseball Organization. Found in cardiac arrest at his Cheonan home, Baek was taken to Dankook University Hospital, where medics managed to revive his heart.
Despite stopping breath earlier, Baek was connected to a respirator at around 1:20 p.m. The KBO has dispatched a representative to monitor his condition, alongside family and friends. Baek, 82, has endured four cerebral infarctions in recent years and had a checkup in good health Thursday. The Korea Pro Baseball Players Alumni Association established the Baek In-chun Award in his memory to honor top high school or college hitters each year.
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