Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Samsung's 'Moneyball' manager says data approach will work this time

Samsung Lions manager Heo Sam-young is ready to make big changes for the 2021 season. While Heo may be all smiles on the outside, he is as cold-hearted as any manager needs to be when it comes to evaluating his team’s performance last season.

2021-01-12

Veteran Lee Chung-yong sees big things in Ulsan's future

After a successful 2020 season, Lee Chung-yong of Ulsan Hyundai FC hopes that 2021 year will be a better season for him and for the club.

2021-01-07

Has Kim Jin-wook got what it takes to be the next Rookie of the Year?

For the past four seasons, the KBO’s rookie of the year were high school graduates. Lotte Giants’ pitcher Kim Jin-wook hopes to continue the streak in the 2021 season.

2021-01-06

2021 KBO season to start on April 3

The KBO said the new season will begin on April 3, with the 10 clubs each playing 144 games.

2020-12-17

Already a 3-pointer machine, Kang Lee-seul working to round out her game

There’s no doubt that Kang Lee-seul is one of the best three-point shooters in the WKBL. During the 2019-20 season, the Hana1Q forward dominated the league in three-pointers, with a total of 66 and a success rate of 37.9 percent.

2020-12-06

Giants bring back Dan Straily to complete foreign player lineup

By re-signing pitcher Dan Straily for another year, the Lotte Giants now have a complete roster of foreign players for the 2021 season.

2020-12-03

Jeon Jun-woo named as new Lotte Giants captain

After another disappointing season, the Lotte Giants appointed Jeon Jun-woo as their new captain for the 2021 season. Jeon is a one-club man who has played for the Giants for 12 seasons.

2020-12-01