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South Korea's Powerhouse Squad Prepares for 2026 Baseball Classic

3/4/2026

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South Korea enters the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a strong team noted for bat flips and celebrations.
Kim Do-yeong of the KBO League and Ahn Hyun-min of the KBO League are the squad’s key leaders.
Kim Do-yeong hit 38 home runs and 40 stolen bases at age 20.
Ahn Hyun-min, the reigning Rookie of the Year, collected 22 homers and an OPS of 1.018 last season.

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South Korea enters the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a strong team noted for bat flips and celebrations.
Kim Do-yeong of the KBO League and Ahn Hyun-min of the KBO League are the squad’s key leaders.
Kim Do-yeong hit 38 home runs and 40 stolen bases at age 20.
Ahn Hyun-min, the reigning Rookie of the Year, collected 22 homers and an OPS of 1.018 last season.