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“I Almost Cried”: Toronto Legend Moved by Korean-Canadian Rookie’s Character
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“I Almost Cried”: Toronto Legend Moved by Korean-Canadian Rookie’s Character

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Toronto Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame at Rogers Centre before a game against the Seattle Mariners.
  • Brett Bateman introduced himself to Martinez, whose long career with Toronto included time as a player, manager and broadcaster.
  • The short report highlights the emotional response to the Korean-descended rookie’s character.

Buck Martinez, a 77-year-old Toronto Blue Jays legend, attended his induction into the club’s Hall of Fame at Rogers Centre on August 30 before a game against the Seattle Mariners.

Martinez spent many years with Toronto as a player, manager and commentator before retiring from broadcasting in February. During the ceremony, Korean-descended rookie Brett Bateman introduced himself by saying, “I’m Brett Bateman.”

The encounter moved Martinez deeply, with the headline describing him as nearly in tears. The report presents Bateman’s character as more striking than his batting performance, framing the moment as an emotional meeting between a celebrated Toronto figure and a new player.

I’m Brett Bateman.

— Brett BatemanThe Korean-descended rookie introduced himself to Buck Martinez before the Hall of Fame ceremony.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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