In 2019, they were ranked as the second most-popular team, but they were only one percent behind the Hanwha Eagles. He also cut his strikeout rate from 21.2% to 17.2%, and raised his walk rate from 8.9% to 12.1%. DH. If you feel really adventurous, there are markets everywhere, and in particular, the Namdaemun Market is the oldest market in Seoul and covers 66,000 square meters! Brooks' teammate, Ki-young Im, ranks fourth in the league in that stat at 13%. The winning team takes on the first-place team in the Korean Series, played as a best-of-seven. Besides, have you seen the going rate for a decent starting pitcher these days? He seems to be an important part of Giants history, and his story deserves attention from all baseball fans. In any case, the Wyverns and their fans are hoping for another excellent year out of their star third baseman. The belief is that his work in his former role as the leader of the teams data analysis should give him a good understanding of the teams players and put them in a position to succeed, which shouldnt be a foreign concept to fans of Major League Baseball. Heres a look at some pitchers from the KBO who could find their way to MLB teams in the coming years. In 2009, the league OBP was .358 compared to the 2019 OBP of .337. Starting this game for the Eagles will be Chad Bell. Eddie Plank (230 WSAB/361 WS): Eddie Plank takes us back to the Mathewson erahe was the A's great lefthander before Grove. Lively could certainly end up being the best pitcher for the Lions, and the entire league this season, and could make a return to the majors at some point. Thats a testament to how much hes improved, in terms of stuff, command, and durability. Even though 2019 was Rufs weakest season in the KBO, (although he still had a .911 OPS), his 22 home runs and 101 RBI still placed him inside the leagues top six and top five, respectively. Player photos and official team logos are the property of their respective teams. PLUTKO Adam (LG) 15 2. But with the Twins, hes been solid, slashing .304/.375/.437 with 11 home runs, 75 runs, and 82 RBI last year, essentially being what he was supposed to be in the MLB, a solid-average, good on-base, medium power guy. Kingham failed to deliver on his prospect hype in Pittsburgh, and was unimpressive in Toronto as well. At the end of the day, the KBO is what we love: baseball. The Lions home city is Daegu, which is the fourth-largest city in South Korea, and has the third-largest metropolitan area in the country with over 2.5 million residents. Only three foreign (i.e. Super-Premium - $66.99 / year Premium - $45.95 / year Premium Monthly - $6.99 / month Basic - Free. Erik Halterman breaks down Game 3 of the Korean Series, one which features the KBO's best pitcher in his first start back from shoulder fatigue. In his rookie season in 2015, he had a .349/.417/.534 slash line and followed it up with a .343/.420/.547 line at just 23 years old, and looked like one of the bright young hitters in the league, as he followed up his first two strong seasons with two consecutive .900-plus OPS seasons, before he saw a decline in 2019. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The Bears managed to eke past the Wyverns in the head to head season series 9-7, giving them the edge in the standings. The Brewers and Cubs are still capable teams, and the Cincinnati Reds are on the verge of competing. The Bears face the Kiwoom-LG . The park replaced Daegu Baseball Stadium, which was the home of the Lions since their inception in 1982, and sat just 5,000 fans. They have fun young players like Eun-won Jung and Jin-hyuk Chang as well as veterans like Tae-kyun Kim and Woo-ram Chung. Their last victory was in 2017. While that was happening, he improved just about everywhere else, raising his average to a .336 mark good for fourth-best in the KBO. the first KBO starter in eight years to reach the 200 strikeout mark, Jokisch did receive interest from MLB teams, the Heroes were the best defensive team in the KBO, In Memoriam: The Hall of Famers we lost in 2020. Entering his age-33 season, it will be interesting to see how his defense holds up. In 11 playoff games that season, he went 1-1 with one save and two holds, and posted a 3.14 ERA over 14.1 innings. The KBO season is slated to kick off on Tuesday, May 5, and Pitcher List has you covered on everything you need to know to get you ready. Over 177.1 innings, Rucinski posted a 3.05 ERA and 3.6 WAR (good for 12th in the KBO) with an approach that hinges on a pitch-to-contact approach that is popular in the KBO. This surely played a part in their struggles last season, and unfortunately for them, Ruf is no longer in the league, as he was attempting to make a major league return in 2020, signing a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants and was perhaps playing his way to a roster spot with a 1.469 OPS through 28 spring at-bats prior to the shutdown. at the park, it reminded me a little bit of a smaller version of Dodger Stadium. There are quite a number of established players on the team, including one of the best pitchers and hitters in the league. An influx of MLB talent, which well cover below, pushed the team to 59 wins in 2018, good for a 9th place finish, followed by a bump up to a sixth-place 71 wins in 2019. Likely not, as his days of 20+ HR seasons are in the past. Despite the low strikeout totals, Jokisch did receive interest from MLB teams over the offseason before resigning with Kiwoom. Starting pitcher Yang Hyeon-jong () was the league MVP in 2017 and the league ERA leader in 2019. 9. 17 of his 25 appearances this season have come out of the bullpen, but his overall numbers are solid. The Tigers, despite their success, were a team that often financially struggled. KBO 2022 Standings Win Matrix Updated Oct 11, 2022 8:00am Who the best hitter on the Twins is depends on what youre looking for in a hitter. PLUTKO Adam (LG) 2.39 4. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Many believe that Erik Jokisch is the best pitcher in the KBO and a quick look at his stats since his arrival shows that his case is strong. Sign up today to get access to insightful analysis for the discerning baseball fan. In that same time span, the teams have also won half of the championships theyve appeared in, with the Cards winning two of four and the Wyverns winning four of eight. While he once sported an elite 17% BB rate, Tae-kyun Kim was only able to play a total of 167 games between the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The biggest change, however, was in 2019, when the KBO de-juiced its baseball to decrease the coefficient of restitution (COR) to a level closer to that of the Japanese NPB. Daegu is also known for its Buddhist landmarks, most notable of which is Gatbawi, which is one of the countrys largest tourist attractions, which attracts Buddhists from all over the world. Its been an exhausting year, and wed all like to get on with our lives. And yet he found success almost immediately upon his return to MLB and has continued to improve ever since. Matt Williams will have to find a way to manage a lineup that needs a bit of work. Despite winning the inaugural championship of the KBO League, the Bears had only mediocre success for several decades after, winning twice more in 1995 and 2001. Best Betting Promos+ Legal Sports Betting+ Fantasy Football+ Fantasy . The difference in 2020 was that he didnt seem to miss belt high quite as much, and the hitters were more willing to chase it out of the zone, and miss it more frequently in the zone. Fernndez led the Bears in most offensive categories, slashing .344/.409/.483 through all 144 games of the KBO season as the Bears regular DH. A passionate fanbase that is used to winning in a smaller town whose roots are in manufacturing. If Kelly and Flexen made it, so can Rucinski. Updated: Thursday, March 2, 2023 3:23 AM ET, Park Factors The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. The drop in velocity did allow Cho to deepen his repertoire, throwing more changeups which feature some fade away from lefties. Sill only 28, Kingham will look to reinvent himself in Korea, and has been named the Wyverns Opening Day starter. Recently, the Doosan Bears have struck gold the Bears have played every single Korean Series (i.e. 2023 stats and schedules updated daily. The Giants bolstered their rotation prior to the 2020 season by adding Adrian Sampson (Rangers, 2019) and Dan Straily (Seemingly every MLB team). In the early 2000s, the team won the Korean Series three out of five years, and more recently, the team went to six straight Korean Series and won four in a row between 2011 and 2014. Kiwoom would eventually go on to be swept themselves in the Korean Series by Doosan. Loading 1B . While only a decent source of power, the 32-year-old should remain a reliable source of hits in 2020, alongside stellar plate discipline, boasting an 8.4% strikeout rate and a 9.5% walk rate in 2019. Drew Rucinski will be getting the ball on Opening Day, and thats because he was one of the best pitchers in the KBO last year. The KIA Tigers arrived in Terry Park in Fort Myers, Florida, for spring training. 1 0. I wanted to highlight the Wyverns status as an expansion team, so my mind turned to the Diamondbacks. Straily will return to Lotte again in 2021, and if he can demonstrate improved slider command he could be in line for a big league deal before long. Dae-ho Lee was born in Busan, went to high school in Busan, and while in the KBO has only played for the Giants, who, as previously mentioned, are the only team that plays in Busan. Thanks to their lack of a larger parent company, Kiwoom has always had one of the lowest payrolls in the league, and 2019 was no different, as they had the third-lowest payroll. Despite some rumblings that he wanted to come to the MLB prior to the 2015 season, Jeong has spent his entire 15-year career with the Wyverns. KPH to MPH (trust me, it will help during broadcasts) Here's what we wrote: Yang, who posted a 2.29 ERA over 184 innings while striking. for the latter part of his career. Recently, theyve traded power for speed and aggression on the base paths. Under the current KBO playoff format, the top seed has won the Series 24 of 29 times. This pitcher would have a FIP of 3.56 (if we. Some scouting work and stats for Chang-Mo Koo, Dan Straily, Aaron Brooks and others who could stand out in 2021. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, You may remember Byung Ho Park from a few years ago (2016) when he came over to the majors with the Minnesota Twins. In case you wonder if hes still got it, Ill leave you with this montage of all 33 of his home runs from 2019: By the way, if you wonder why I love the KBO so much, watch the above montage with the volume on and revel in how excited the announcers and crowd get for every home run. While teams are typically named after their sponsoring corporation rather than their home city, local pride plays a huge role in sports fandom. Loading Pitcher Player Stats. If the Giants can load a solid defense behind him, he could end up being their best pitcher. 4, maybe a no. He also has the most starting experience of the relievers, starting 20 of his 39 appearances for Kiwoom from 2018 to 2019, before being moved exclusively to the bullpen in 2020. Its almost like theres a reason he received one of the largest free agent contracts in the history of the KBO. They were nearly the top of their 10-team class in 2019, but have lost some very important players in Angel Sanchez and Gwang hyun-Kim. Daegu is considered the southern hub of the Korean peninsula, with Seoul representing the central hub and Pyongyang the north. Something fun about the Giants is they have Dae-ho Lee on their roster! Theres some concern under the surface in his 4.43 FIP and .257 BABIP, but he should still be able to return as an innings-eater for KT. The fastball that used to average 95 was now topping out at 95 and averaging 92, which is a worrying drop. 2023 stats and schedules updated daily. Brooks will turn 31 in April which means his window of opportunity is not large, but another strong performance in the KBO could give him a chance to return to the Majors, either as a back-end starter or possibly as a reliever. The best walk-off interview I have ever seen. This was a difficult decision to make. the championship series of the league) in the last five years, winning three of the five, including last year. I cant help but root for this guy. They have had some crucial departures from their roster, but in 2020 the Wyverns hope to continue their three-year streak of playoff baseball in the KBO. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. That brings us to yet another former major leaguer, reliever Jae-Hoon Ha. In 2019, they were ranked as the second most-popular team, but they were only one percent behind the Hanwha Eagles. His previous work can be found at Prospects365 and Dodgers Digest. Another KBO standout has been Eric Jokisch of the Kiwoom Heroes, who is 5-1 with a 1.49 ERA. A decline in velocity is inevitable, but it likely wont be a concern for the As while they have him. The Dinos are unique in that they are a newer team, but their owner Kim Taek-jin is the founder of NCSoft, which allows them to be active in courting marquee free agents. Anderson was able to make it work last season with a 3.89 ERA, and Jung-hyun Baek was likewise able to make it work last season. He hung a lot of sliders in 2019, and he appeared to miss his spots with the pitch in 2020 as well. Entering his age-38 season and the final year of his contract, this could be the end for the veteran. Of course, as an Indians fan, Ill take that type of struggling! In 20 years of existence, the Wyverns have made it to the championship series eight times. They scored fewer runs per game and allowed more runs per game than any team in the KBO. Really enjoyed opening day (night). He rebounded from that rough stretch and finished the season with a 3.69 ERA in 97 2/3 innings, and should be a key member of the teams rotation moving forward. Four years later, theres an argument to be made that he was the best starting pitcher during his time in Korea. I experience cities through their food, and from the sounds of it, Seoul is the perfect place for that approach. so many quotables. With the KBO de-juicing the ball in 2019, Yang Hyeon-jong had his best season since his MVP year. In 2019 with the Cubs, he posted a 107 wRC+ in Triple-A, and could end up being the best position player on the Giants at only 28 years old. As a contact-oriented pitcher Jokisch was at the mercy of his defense, and luckily for him the Heroes were the best defensive team in the KBO. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. The 36-year-old will be holding a lineup together featuring American Preston Tucker as the second-best hitter now. The playoffs begin with the fourth- and fifth-place teams playing a best-of-three, with the fourth-place team starting with a built-in 1-0 advantage. Sang-woo Cho (Kiwoom Heroes) When I first saw Sang-woo Cho (also listed as Jo) pitch in 2019, he seemed to be MLB ready and the stats backed it up. and even whooped up on Tuckdori (but not on our precious DomDoml, Id commit crimes for that sweet robot child). They have an absolutely gorgeous stadium. Having standout Korean pitchers on your staff can be an incredible advantage. After Oriental Brewery (OB) was sold to InBev, the Doosan group (who previously owned OB) changed the team name to the Doosan Bears in 1999. Its one of my favorite stories in baseball. KELLY Casey (LG) 16 2. At 22 years old, with four KBO seasons under his belt, Go is a player to watch down the road as a possible MLB bullpen arm. The As guaranteeing Rucinski just $3 million*, in my humble opinion, is a bona fide steal. 1 - Jose Miguel Fernandez The Doosan Bears signed Fernandez before the 2019 season, and he's spent the last two years being a huge part of their lineup. But the comparisons dont stop there, and they are not all rosy. There is still a lot of time between now and when he could be considered for a MLB role, but he could establish himself as a future MLB arm if he can keep improving in the KBO. Hailing originally out Winter Garden, Florida, Brigham was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the sixth round of the 2006 MLB draft. While his fastball averaged only 89 MPH last year, he was still highly effective in the KBO with his strikeout and walk rates both making substantial positive strides, and he posted better K% (29%) and BB% (5%) in 2020 than Hyun-jin Ryu did in his best KBO season. We know what they are. I did notice that the quality of his strikes improved, but it isnt measurable using publicly available data on Korean baseball. With only 10 teams, the KBO has no organization by division or league, meaning over the course of the 144-game regular season, each team plays each other team exactly 16 times. Ahn has the traditional four-pitch mix of fastball, slider, curveball and changeup, though he scrapped the changeup for most of the season before bringing it back just before the playoffs. The Asian crisis of 1998 affected the team and caused Hiatai to sell the team to Kia. As mentioned earlier, the Wyverns were also swept in what is basically the KBO equivalent of the NLCS in 2019. Editor's Picks. Itll be a nice homecoming season for Oh, who will be turning 38 in July, but can hopefully provide some quality relief innings for the Lions in 2020. Hanwha Eagles/LG Twins Over 8.5 Runs (-116) When you have an awful team like Hanwha, the runs tend to come in bunches. In 2019, the team finished with a 60-83 record, and eighth out of ten teams. The Wiz are a young team with some very exciting players complemented by some veteran pitching. Expectations are clearly high for the Doosan Bears going into 2020. Like the AL, the KBO employs a DH instead of requiring pitchers to bat. Lee Jung-lee (left) and Kang Baek-ho (right) With Kim Ha-seong 's latest success as the Padres SS, KBO's best young stars could join him stateside soon as well. Yang is a key member of the Kia Tigers and is considered one of the top pitchers in the Korean Baseball Organization. KBO TOP 5 ERA MORE+ 1. One of the reasons I picked the Lotte Giants to cover was that they were the worst team in the league in 2019 by about 10 games. Theres nothing quite like it. ESPN According to an article from the Yonhap News Agency in March of 2019. , the Giants topped Gallup popularity polls from 2008-2013 and appeared back on top in 2018. Pitchers Team W-L-SV ERA WHIP G GS QS IP R ER H HR SO BB K/BB; Raul Alcntara #43 . a 3-2, 10-inning victory Friday, when they faced KBO's top pitcher, Chang-mo Koo (7 IP, 2 R, 1 . Originally the Binggrae Eagles, they changed their name to the Hanwha Eagles in 1993. This forward-thinking approach is supported by the Dinos hiring of Swiss Army knife front office member Patrick Bourgo, a SABR member who serves as the lone employee in KBO whose role is specifically to help foreign players adapt to Korea and bridge cultural barriers that have deterred previous foreign players. Their top pitcher is Aaron Brooks, who has a 2.76 ERA (7th in the KBO) and leads the KBO with an 11% hard-hit rate (among pitchers with at least 100 AB against them). He ended the season with a 15-4 record, 2.50 ERA in 194.2 innings and a 4-to-1 strikeout to walk ratio. Theyre used to being near the bottom of the league but are on the rise and could make a push to the top over the next few seasons. Starting in 2020, if the two teams are tied for first place at the end of the regular season, they play an additional game to determine the regular season champion. Those five pitchers would make up the best rotation in all of KBO, and make them instant pennant favorites for 2022. I mean, its not impossible, but its surprising because this doesnt usually happen, and it allowed Rucinski to become one of the more dominant starters in the KBO. First team to win the Pennant Race, Korean Series and Asian Series in the same year. Other sources of offense for the 2020 Bears include their primary power source Jae Il Oh (leading the 2019 roster with 102 RBI, .495 SLG, and 21 HR, all of which rank in the top 10 of the league) and 2018 MVP Jae Hwan Kim, though he seems unlikely to repeat his three-year run from 2016-2018 where he assembled a 1.000+ OPS each season. In three MLB stints, William Cuevas could not get his walk rate under control, but hes found his command in the KBO, cutting a career MLB 6.85 BB/9 to 3.08 in the 2019 KBO season, to the tune of a 3.62 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 184 innings. With some exceptions, they are each fixtures in their respective leagues playoffs. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Considering my Yankee allegiance in the MLB, its hard for me not to admire a team that has made it to the finals 40% of the time. Former major leaguer Angel Sanchez also had a wonderful 2019 season, starting 28 games, good for 165 IP and a 2.62 ERA. Which catchers are best at stealing strikes. . by Retrosheet. This is a young team on the rise; in 2019, the Wiz had the third-youngest lineup and the youngest pitching staff in the KBO. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Oh made his professional baseball debut with the Lions and pitched for them for nine seasons from 2005 to 2013 before moving to Japan, and eventually to the majors for four seasons. Much of the new responsibility will fall on the next two rotation arms for the Bears: the reliable 33-year-old southpaw Hee Kwan Yoo who finished with 3.25 ERA on the season, good for tenth-best in the league despite only an 11-8 record, and 21-year-old Young Ha Lee, who finished with a 3.64 ERA and a considerably higher strikeout (and walk) count than Yoo on his way to a 17-4 record. The Bears have boasted a strong rotation but face a recent loss of talent and will need to rely on aging stars and unproven talent in 2020 more than they did in 2019, putting them more in line with a team like the Nationals, Cubs, or Giants of a few years ago whose window may be starting to close. While the slider performed better in the KBO, it is hard to tell how much better the pitch was. Won the first ever Korean baseball league championship. He made his MLB debut with Texas in 2021. 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