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The 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League officially kicked off its pre-season games on March 8 in five stadiums across Korea, marking the beginning of full-fledged preparations for the upcoming season. The pre-season will run until March 18, with each team playing 10 games (total 50 games). There will be no extra innings, and canceled games will not be rescheduled in case of rain.
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Pre-Season Game Matchups
Busan Sajik Stadium: The defending champions, KIA Tigers, faced the Lotte Giants.
Daegu Samsung Lions Park: Last year’s runner-up, Samsung Lions, played against SSG Landers.
Suwon KT Wiz Park: LG Twins took on KT Wiz.
Cheongju Baseball Stadium: Doosan Bears played an away game against the Hanwha Eagles.
Changwon NC Park: Kiwoom Heroes battled the NC Dinos.
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Key Rule Changes: Pitch Clock Introduced
One of the most notable changes in this year’s pre-season is the official introduction of the "pitch clock" in the KBO League. This system, first adopted by Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2023, will also be implemented in the next World Baseball Classic (WBC), requiring Korean players to quickly adapt to the new rule.
KBO League’s official pitch clock rules:
Pitchers must throw the ball within 20 seconds if there are no runners on base and 25 seconds if there are runners.
Batters must enter the batter’s box within 33 seconds and are allowed two timeouts per at-bat.
Penalties: A ball will be awarded to the batter if a pitcher violates the rule, while a strike will be charged to the batter if they fail to comply.
Last year, when the pitch clock was tested in the KBO pre-season, it reduced the average game time by 24 minutes per game.
Changes to the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS)
The Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS), which was introduced last year, will be slightly adjusted for the 2025 pre-season. The strike zone height has been lowered by approximately 1 cm for batters who are 180 cm (5’11”) tall, based on field feedback.
Hanwha Eagles to Debut in New Stadium
The Hanwha Eagles played their first-ever game at their brand-new home stadium, Daejeon Hanwha Life Eagles Park, during the pre-season.
Construction began in 2022 and was completed on February 28, 2025.
The stadium features an asymmetrical design, with the left field fence at 99m and the right field fence at 95m, making it the shortest right-field distance among Korean stadiums.
To balance the shorter field, an 8-meter-high "Monster Wall" has been installed in right field, promising exciting gameplay and home run challenges.
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Rookies & Foreign Players to Watch
The 10 KBO teams, fresh off their 40-day spring training camps, are focusing on evaluating player performances rather than winning and losing in the pre-season.
Fans are particularly interested in watching rookie players making their professional debut.
Additionally, foreign players signed by each team’s front office are making their first in-game appearances, making this an important showcase for their talent.
2025 KBO Pre-Season Schedule (March 8–18)
The pre-season games provide an exciting preview of the regular season, allowing fans to enjoy baseball once again while teams fine-tune their lineups and strategies. For the full schedule check out this link (don't worry it's in English).
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This article was translated and adapted from Yonhap News and includes additional information on how GoWonderfully can help foreigners and expats in Korea secure KBO tickets hassle-free. For the original article, visit Yonhap News.
