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'Dad, why is it a strike when the catcher is standing?' A kindergarten son's question mark... Koo Ja-wook's emotional di
🇰🇷 South Korea /Sports

'Dad, why is it a strike when the catcher is standing?' A kindergarten son's question mark... Koo Ja-wook's emotional display of 'throwing the bat' → What the managers of both teams think [Suwon Focus]

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • A young child questioned why a pitch was called a strike when the catcher was standing, referencing baseball player Koo Ja-wook.
  • KT Wiz coach Lee Kang-cheol commented on the Automated Ball-Strike system (ABS), suggesting it needs improvement.
  • Lee Kang-cheol stated that the issue is not with ABS itself, but with its "high zone" implementation, which he believes batters can hit.

A young child's simple question about a baseball call has sparked discussion about the Automated Ball-Strike system (ABS) in the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO).

The child reportedly asked, "Dad, why is it a strike when the catcher is standing?" This query, referencing player Koo Ja-wook's visible frustration with a previous call, highlights a point of confusion for some observers regarding the ABS.

KT Wiz coach Lee Kang-cheol weighed in on the system, acknowledging its potential but emphasizing the need for adjustments. "It's not that I dislike ABS, but it needs improvement," Lee stated. He specifically pointed to the 'high zone' of the ABS, suggesting that it is too high for batters to effectively hit, leading to frustration. "The problem isn't ABS itself, but the high zone," he added, implying that the current calibration is problematic for the game.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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