{
  "id": 18654351,
  "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-18654351",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T06:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261107/lions-pitcher-chris-paddack-proud-texan-with-ice-in-veins"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chris Paddack, a starting pitcher for the Samsung Lions, is a proud Texan with an unwavering work ethic. The 30-year-old right-hander, who hails from Austin, often dons a full suit, complete with a cowboy hat and boots, on the days of his starts. Paddack's performance has been instrumental in the Lions' quest for their first Korean Series title since 2014, as they currently lead the best-of-seven championship series 2-1 against the high-stakes competition. Over a recent ten-day span, Paddack threw a remarkable 295 pitches, showcasing his endurance and reliability. He made his KBO postseason debut on October 26, facing the Kia Tigers and pitching 94 pitches over 4 2/3 innings in Game 1. He then made an impressive start in Game 4 of that series on three days of rest, throwing 99 pitches over 5 1/3 innings. On Wednesday, during Game 2 of the Korean Series, Paddack threw 102 pitches in seven innings, solidifying his reputation as a key player in the Lions' pursuit of the championship.",
  "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."
}