Shift limitation’ will be a big variable…
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) recently distributed information materials containing major regulations and rule changes…The explanation clearly states that the defensive team must have at least four players in the infield, and two infielders must be located on each side based on second base. Also, according to the data, when the pitcher is standing on the pitching plate, four infielders must be within the infield dirt boundary. If the infielders are not lined up properly when pitching, the offensive team can choose an automatic ball or batting result, and no more than four fielders can be placed in the outfield.
In summary, until last year, the defensive team was able to prevent batted balls that could go into 3rd base or 1st and 2nd bases to some extent, but this year, this is impossible. On the contrary, hitters who had been unlucky due to the shift can now expect good results. In addition, the size of the base was expanded from 15 inches (38.1 cm) to 18 inches (45.73 cm), creating an environment in which hitters could engage in aggressive base-running play.
All teams began preparing for the changing system starting from the closing camp. The KIA Tigers, who are holding their first spring camp a
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