Baseball team of KBO stars holds 1st practice in Seoul
NAGOYA — The national baseball team, featuring some of the biggest names in the top domestic league, held its first practice in Seoul on Tuesday ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, officials said. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) said all 24 members of the team, managed by Ryu Ji-hyun, took part in their opening practice session at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. South Korea will be swinging…
South Korea's national baseball team, composed of stars from the country's top domestic league, kicked off their training regimen in the South Korean capital ahead of the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, according to officials. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) confirmed that all 24 players, led by manager Ryu Ji-hyun, participated in their inaugural practice session at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.
This marks the team's fifth consecutive appearance in the Asian Games with a chance to secure the gold medal. Kim Do-yeong, who plays for the Kia Tigers and recently recovered from a nose injury, took part in the practice while wearing protective gear. Despite breaking his nose during a bunt attempt in a KBO game last Wednesday, Kim returned to action just days later and contributed significantly to his team's performance with three hits and three runs.
Kim, who holds the KBO record with 40 home runs, is set to bat in the middle of Ryu Ji-hyun's lineup. The KBO also reported that Moon Bo-gyeong of the LG Twins, recovering from a lower back issue, and Lee Jae-hyeon of the Samsung Lions, healing from a neck injury, both fully participated in the practice.
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