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[Photo] Lee Young-jae, 'Maestro on the Mound'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO All-Star Friday' event featured the 'Next Level Match' showcasing promising high school prospects.
  • These young players, who completed the 'Next Level Training Camp' last year, are preparing for the 2028 KBO rookie draft.
  • The event highlighted the skills of future stars from the Northern and Southern leagues.

Seoul, South Korea – The '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO All-Star Friday' kicked off at Jamsil Baseball Stadium with the highly anticipated 'Next Level Match.' This event provided a platform for promising high school prospects to showcase their talents ahead of the 2028 KBO rookie draft.

The participating players are graduates of last year's 'Next Level Training Camp,' a program designed to nurture and develop emerging baseball talent. The match featured a selection of these young athletes, demonstrating their skills and potential to become future stars in the KBO league.

The 'Next Level Match' highlighted the capabilities of the next generation of baseball players from both the Northern and Southern leagues. The event served as an important stepping stone for these aspiring professionals, offering them valuable experience and exposure on a significant stage.

The KBO All-Star Friday festivities continued with other events, including the Northern League and Southern League selections, further celebrating the sport and its rising stars.

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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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