Korea Baseball Organization facts for kids
Logo of Korea Baseball Organization (KBO)
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| Abbreviation | KBO |
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| Formation | December 1981 March 1982 (League launched) |
| Type | Sport governing body |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Managing the KBO League and KBO Futures League, and governing the professional national team. |
| Headquarters | Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea |
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Region served
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Domestic |
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Membership
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Baseball Federation of Asia, International Baseball Federation |
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Official language
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Korean |
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Commissioner
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Chung Un-chan |
| Website | http://eng.koreabaseball.com |
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| Revised Romanization | Han-guk Yagu Wiwonhoe |
| McCune–Reischauer | Han'guk Yagu Wiwŏnhoe |
The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO; Korean: 한국야구위원회) is the main group that runs professional baseball in South Korea. It's like the boss for the top baseball leagues. The KBO started in 1981. Since 1982, it has managed two important leagues: the KBO League and the KBO Futures League. The Futures League is where younger players develop their skills, like a farm team.
The KBO is one of two big groups for baseball in Korea. The other is the Korea Baseball Association. That group handles baseball for amateur players, not professionals.
What is the KBO?
The KBO is the official organization that manages professional baseball in South Korea. It was created in 1981 to organize and promote the sport. Its main job is to make sure the professional leagues run smoothly. This includes setting rules, scheduling games, and managing teams.
KBO's Leagues
The KBO oversees two main professional baseball leagues.
- The KBO League (Korean: KBO 리그) is the highest level of professional baseball in South Korea. It's where the best teams and players compete for the championship.
- The KBO Futures League (Hangul: KBO 퓨처스리그) is a development league. Think of it as a training ground for future stars. Players here work to improve their skills. They hope to join the KBO League one day.
KBO's Role in International Baseball
The KBO is part of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF). This means it connects South Korean baseball with the rest of the world. The KBO is in charge of the South Korea national baseball team for big international events. These events include the World Baseball Classic and the Asia Series. For other international games, the Korea Baseball Association handles the national team.
KBO Awards
The KBO gives out special awards to players and teams each year. These awards celebrate great performance and skill.
- KBO League MVP Award: This award goes to the best player in the KBO League each season.
- KBO League Rookie of the Year Award: This award is for the best new player in their first year.
- KBO League Golden Glove Award: This award recognizes players for their excellent fielding skills.
- KBO League Korean Series MVP Award: This award is given to the most valuable player in the championship series.
- KBO League All-Star Game MVP: This award goes to the best player in the yearly All-Star Game.
See also
- Baseball in Korea
- KBO League, the highest level professional baseball league in Korea
