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Professional baseball KT's Kang Baek-ho played as a first baseman yesterday (15th) and became a hot topic after transforming into a catcher. He garnered a lot of attention with his skills comparable to that of a professional catcher.
Byung-min Yoo.
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At the end of the 8th inning, Kang Baek-
ho
, wearing catcher gear, appears in the busy KT dugout ahead of the defense, learning to sign a finger from catcher Heo Do-hwan.
KT manager Lee Kang-cheol, who had exhausted all three catchers, entrusted the home to first baseman Kang Baek-ho.
Kang Baek-ho, who was the main catcher in high school, had a sense of humor.
The stable pitcher's lead, ability to catch changes quickly, and 'framing' to make the ball look like a strike were also showcased, and he managed to score a scoreless inning in one inning, creating a sensation.
Kang Baek-ho has grown into the best hitter in the four years since his debut and has continued to transform defensively.
He appeared as a pitcher two years ago and scored a goalless inning in one inning with a fiery fast ball of 149 km/h.
Among active hitters, only Choi Jeong and Kang Baek-ho played six positions, including pitcher and catcher.
[Kang Baek-ho/KT Player: I think it was fun because the team needed it, so I went out in such a situation. It’s a position I’ve been doing since I was young, so I think something that was ingrained into my body came out.]
Kang Baek-ho offers a variety of attractions with his outstanding striking skills and defensive transformation regardless of location.
(Video editing: Nam Il)