Professional baseball begins May 5, which is different

Doosan’s team won the regular season championship on October 1 of last year. [연합뉴스]

On May 5, the professional baseball game, which opens, is looking for fans.

KBO has cut several rules and regulations for more fun baseball this season. Most striking is the introduction of the first place in the ranking. Until last year, if there were two or more teams with the same win rate, the ranking was ranked in opponent’s overall victory order, multiple points, and last year’s performance. However, if the first place was two teams, they decided to play a decision.

In the 2019 season, Doosan and SK were tied, but Doosan advanced in opponents to become the number one regular season. If the situation is the same as last year, this year the Korean Series will be covered by a single-game match the day before the wild card decision. If first place is more than 3 teams, it is decided in order of the opponent’s overall victory, multiple points and performance from the previous year.

The power analysis reference document or bracelet that only gardeners could wear on the ground last year was available in all positions except pitchers. It is expected to expand defense strategies, such as more diverse changes. However, the launcher only allowed its use on the bench, not on the ground.

The active player entry has been expanded from 27 to 25, from 28 to 28, and from 26 to 26. The injury list system was also introduced to protect athletes. If an active registered player is injured during a game or training during the season, the injured party list can be registered for up to 30 days per season. Even if the entry is canceled during this period, the number of registration days is counted to calculate the free agent (FA).

Kiwoom thrower Jake Brigham. [연합뉴스]

The number of foreign players in a single match has increased from 2 to 3 players. However, it is not possible to register the same position for all three people. In the postseason, it’s also possible to see two foreign pitchers appear. Foreign player exchanges were included in the number of additional registrations (up to 2 times per team), but as of this year, transfers between foreign players are not included in the number of additional registrations until June 30, unless that two additional registrations have been made after the termination of the contract.

On Sunday and holidays from July to August, they were advanced one hour from 6 p.m. at 5 p.m. This is to speed up the fan return time. The video reading time was shortened from 5 minutes to 3 minutes. In the case of the controversial defense of a three-foot line violation that had been controversial last season, the umpires decided to abolish existing compliance rules and strictly enforce official baseball rules to discourage the batter from defending the batter or runner.

Meanwhile, it was possible to change a new name that was no longer allowed. In the past, it was allowed, but in the late 1990s, two falls, which suffered a financial crisis, were banned when they started selling nominations. The club can transfer by exchanging nomination rights for next year with no more than two players. Nominated teams are not transferable for one year after entry.

The new special rules for Infectious Disease of Coronavirus (Corona19) also apply. The expansion entry (five additional), which had been applied from September 1 to last year, will be implemented before August 18, when the second series begins. The double heading can be registered for one additional person in addition to the existing capacity. Players in training can join the KBO League starting May 6, the day after opening.

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If the game ends due to rain or something similar before the official game is established, it will not be arranged as a double header after a game without a game and will be held as a suspended game the next day. The deadline for exchanges and the deadline for postseason travel for domestic players was extended from July 31 to August 15, and the deadline for postseason travel for foreign players was extended from August 15 to September 1.

For spectators who cannot find the baseball field due to the opening of the crowd, an interview with the coach during the game and the microphone of the referee and coach are also held.

Reporter Kim Hyo-kyung [email protected]