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Baseball: Japan, S. Korea batting champion Baek In Chun dies

SEOUL (Kyodo) -- Baek In Chun, who won batting titles in both Japan and South Korea's professional baseball leagues, died Saturday, local media report

  • Former MLB player Baek In Chun dies at 82
  • Only player with .400 batting average in S. Korean season
  • Achieved .412 average leading MBC Chungyong to 1990 championship

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