One of the KBO’s premier power hitters is looking to make the jump to MLB in 2020. What are his strengths, his weaknesses, and how may he fare in MLB? Check out Na Sung-bum’s player profile on the KBO Wizard and enjoy this GIF of a HR and his swing mechanics.
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One of the KBO’s most decorated veterans, Yang Hyun-jong has expressed interest in making the jump to MLB for 2021. How would he fare in such a venture? View more analysis from Yang Hyun-jong’s season here and check out his player page on the KBO Wizard. And enjoy these two clips of his changeup and
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Kim Ha-seong is one of the most consistent and best young hitters in the KBO. How does his patient, fly-ball heavy approach work and how may it translate to MLB? Check out Kim Ha-seong player profile on the KBO Wizard and enjoy this 105 mph HR that he hit off of Chris Flexen on September
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Following one of the best strikeout seasons in recent KBO history, where does Dan Straily stand in regards to a potential MLB return? View more analysis of Dan Straily from this season here and enjoy this GIF showcasing Straily’s 4-seam fastball, slider, and changeup against the Samsung Lions. You can also view Dan Straily’s player
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After an excellent year in the KBO, the question for Aaron Brooks becomes a potential MLB return. How did 2020 set him up for such a return?
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One of the main features of the KBO Wizard is the ability to view batted ball data that I have charted from the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) games. There’s a ton of results-based data there for you to dive into, whether you’re interested in groundball% (GB%) and line drive% (LD%) or if you’re looking for
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The KBO season is entering its home stretch as teams enter their final 30 games with seven teams (sorry Samsung) jockeying for five playoff spots. A lot can change in 30ish games, but the first three seeds seem secure (NC, LG, Kiwoom) and you’ve got Doosan, KT, Kia, and Lotte fighting for the fourth and
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As the NC Dinos look to extend their control over the one-seed in the KBO playoff race, they turned to Drew Rucinski against the SK Wyverns and he delivered a strong performance. With just 91 pitches, Rucinski went seven innings, allowing just two runs, two hits, and two walks while striking out five as the
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Aaron Brooks is one of the best pitchers in the KBO and throws the most strikes in the league. Is an unexpected pitch behind his advantage early in counts?
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Dan Straily has been one of the best pitchers in the KBO this season, doing everything he can to lead the Lotte Giants to the playoffs. Today’s start against Samsung was no different.
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