'Final showcase just before the rookie draft': 100 promising university players receive final scouting checks in Incheon

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With only a week remaining until the 2027 KBO Rookie Draft, top university baseball prospects will hold their final showcase before professional team scouts. Players from women's baseball and youth leagues will also stage special games at KBO League stadiums.

The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced on the 11th that it will host the '2026 KBO Amateur Baseball Week' for three days from the 12th to the 14th at Incheon SSG Landers Field.

Launched for the first time last year, this event was organized to provide opportunities for Little League, elementary school, women's, and university baseball players to compete directly at KBO League stadiums and to raise interest in amateur baseball. All games will again be free of charge this year.

On the first day, the 12th, special matches featuring women's baseball and youth baseball will take place. Players including Yeo Ja-ya-gu (CEO), Ayaka, Song-a, Park Min-seo, Ju Su-jin, Lee Soo-yeon, and Song Min-ji will participate. In the youth division, Little League and elementary school all-stars will face off.

Prior to the games, a baseball clinic led directly by coaches from KBO League teams will be held. Coach Lee Won-seok will oversee batting, Coach Kim Myeong-sung will handle pitching, Coach Chae Jong-guk will manage defense, and Coach Cha Il-mok will focus on battery play.

The event drawing the most attention is the university baseball special match scheduled for the 13th and 14th.

One hundred university baseball players will be divided into four combined teams to compete in a tournament format for the championship. The semifinals, consisting of two games, begin on the 13th. The third-place game is set for 9:30 a.m. on the 14th, followed by the final at 6:30 p.m.

Notably, this year's tournament is centered around players eligible for the 2027 KBO Rookie Draft, which takes place on the 21st. For university players dreaming of turning professional, this could be their last chance to showcase their competitiveness before KBO team scouts and baseball fans just prior to the draft.

For university players who receive relatively less attention compared to high school athletes, this stage holds even greater significance. A single game, a single at-bat, or one pitching appearance could leave a final impression that boosts their chances of advancing to the professional ranks.

All games will be broadcast live on SPOTV and the official KBO YouTube channel.

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