'Actor → Chairman of the Federation' Kim Seung-woo strengthens the roots of Korean baseball! "Double registration issue urgently + ABS introduced"

'Actor → Chairman of the Federation' Kim Seung-woo strengthens the roots of Korean baseball! "Double registration issue urgently + ABS introduced"

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From actor to head of Little Baseball. Kim Seung-woo will strengthen his Korean baseball roots.

Kim Seung-woo, the new chairman, won 86 votes in the Little Baseball President election held on the 18th, beating current chairman Yoo Seung-an.

Chairman Kim's challenge, which was unexpected by no one, regardless of the entertainment and baseball industries, was accomplished with his recognition as an actor, his career as the owner of the social baseball team "Playboy" for 22 years, and his new pledges such as the introduction of an automatic ball and strike judgment system (ABS).

Shortly after his election, Chairman Kim said, "Little baseball is facing problems with the supply and demand of players due to the aftermath of COVID-19 and the low birth rate, and has fallen into a recession due to poor performance at international competitions and administrative problems."

Ensuring fairness by introducing ABS

Chairman Kim cited introducing ABS as his first task since taking office. "As video refereeing systems have become more common throughout sports, it is important to provide a fair playing environment for young players," he said in a telephone interview with MHN Sports on the afternoon of the 20th. "The saying that bad calls are part of the game is a part of the past. I want to provide better experiences to young players." However, he also acknowledged realistic restrictions. "The introduction of ABS is a big cost issue. We plan to start piloting at the main stadium of Hwaseong Dream Park first."

"It is urgent to solve the problem of double player registration."

Chairman Kim cited the issue of double player registration in the Little Baseball world as the most urgent task to be solved. Last year, the Korean Little Baseball Team was deprived of the right to participate in international competitions due to fraudulent player participation. Chairman Kim expressed concern, saying, "If this issue is not resolved, the Little Baseball Team itself will be on the verge of disappearing."

"Unlike the World Little Baseball Federation allowing Little Baseball activities until the first grade of middle school, Korea has a double registration problem due to the difference in the school system," he said. "We will actively cooperate with related organizations such as the Baseball Association to solve this problem." He also said, "If double registration regulations are not eased, it is highly likely that sixth-grade elementary school players will go to middle school and will not be able to play in games, leading to the dissolution of the team."

Revitalizing the Popularity of Little Baseball

Chairman Kim intends to solve the problem of supply and demand of players through the popularization of Little Baseball. "Little Baseball's popularity has significantly decreased compared to the past," he said. "We are planning to plan a program based on Little Baseball to attract public attention." He added, "If Little Baseball receives public attention, players' pride and confidence will increase, and their performance will also improve."

Renewal of Hwaseong Dream Park

Chairman Kim is also making re-signing the Little Baseball Dream Park a major task. "The city of Hwaseong has been playing the central role of Little Baseball," he said. "We have not secured sufficient support due to COVID-19, but we will strengthen the foundation of Little Baseball by renewing the contract with Dream Park."

"I'll lead a new leap forward in Little Baseball."

Chairman Kim said, "Little Baseball is facing a crisis due to a global population decline," and stressed, "We will make Korea's Little Baseball leap forward again by solving problems such as player supply and demand, administrative system, and weakening international competitiveness." Emphasizing that he has physical education expertise and marketing skills through his master's degree in sports management, he said, "I will make every effort to develop little baseball." 토토사이트

Kim Seung-woo, the new chairman, was full of his will to turn Little Baseball's crisis into an opportunity. Attention is focusing on whether his challenges and plans will reveal the future of Korea's Little Baseball.