{
  "id": 18650963,
  "title": "Lions pitcher Chris Paddack: proud Texan with ice in veins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/lions-pitcher-chris-paddack-proud-texan-with-ice-in-veins-18650963",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T06:12:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261107/lions-pitcher-chris-paddack-proud-texan-with-ice-in-veins"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Daegu, Samsung Lions starting pitcher Chris Paddack proudly represents his Texan roots. The Austin native makes an impression with his full suit, topped by a cowboy hat and boots, during his starts. Even during the ongoing Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason, Paddack's dedication to his work ethic becomes evident, as he rises to the occasion in critical moments. At 30 years old, Paddack is a reliable workhorse during the postseason, a trait that has brought the Lions close to their first Korean Series title since 2014. Currently, the Lions hold a 2-1 lead over their opponents in the best-of-seven championship series.\n\nOn October 26, Paddack made his KBO postseason debut in Game 1 of the previous series against the Kia Tigers, pitching 94 pitches over 4 2/3 innings. Just three days later on October 30, he started Game 4 of that series on three days rest, throwing 99 pitches in 5 1/3 innings. Most recently, on Wednesday, Paddack faced Game 2 of the Korean Series, tossing 102 pitches over seven innings.",
  "summary": "DAEGU — Samsung Lions starting pitcher Chris Paddack is a proud Texan. The Austin native dons a full suit, completed with a cowboy hat and boots, on the day of his starts, and he once even asked his team interpreter to put on a suit himself earlier in the ongoing Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason. Paddack also takes pride in his work ethic and his ability to rise to the occasion in key…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Lions pitcher Chris Paddack: proud Texan with ice in veins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/lions-pitcher-chris-paddack-proud-texan-with-ice-in-veins",
        "published": "2026-11-07T00:13:31.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}