[Photo] Coach Choi Won-ho throws batting balls for 'Batting Training in preparation for the match against Japan.'

Updated:2026.03.07 ・ 18:00

Kang Youngjo

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Choi Won-ho, coach of the national baseball team, throws batting balls for fielders' batting training ahead of the 2026 WBC Tokyo POOL match between South Korea and Japan at Tokyo Dome on the 7th. 2026.03.07.

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