The necessities that Ryu Hyun-jin emphasized, 'Peach Clock Prerequisites' Finally landed in KBO...A beast can kick, too
Jul 15, 2024
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The first response to the pilot introduction of the Peach Clock in place in the Major League was "What about PeachCom?It was ".
A communication device capable of mechanically exchanging signs between a pitcher and a catcher. It is a prerequisite for the implementation of pitch clock, which reduces sign exchange time between players on the ground.
PitchCom consists of a transmitter that enters a sign and a receiver that can be heard by voice.
The transmitter has nine buttons, and if you enter the preset pitch type and pitch position button in order, it is transmitted to the receiver as a voice. The transmitter can only be worn by pitchers or catchers. In the case of pitchers, they use gloves or protective pads to wear them on the wrist. In the case of a catcher, it may be worn at the desired position, such as a protector, on the wrist, knee, etc.
The receiver is worn on the inside of the hat. In addition to pitchers and catchers, up to three fielders on the ground can also be worn and cannot be used in dugouts and bullpens.
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As the KBO Executive Committee, an organization participating in each team's general manager, actively insisted on the necessity, the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) finally brought in the pitchcom set at the beginning of the second half and began distributing it to each club. KBO announced that it distributed pitchcom sets to each club on the 15th and held a briefing session to guide team managers on how to use them and regulations. At the All-Star Game manager's meeting, he explained the introduction and use of pitchcom. KBO completed radio wave certification on the 1st to use pitchcom.
Pitchcom will be available in KBO League and Futures League games from the 16th. It is not subject to mandatory use during games and can be used during games and training according to the judgment of each club site.
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PitchCom expects that it will enable the defense team to exchange signatures smoothly during the game, which will have an effect on fans' comfortable viewing of the game, including shortening the game time.
Through communication with the field, KBO plans to closely analyze the operation results, including the impact of pitchcom on the game, and use them to design Korean pitch clock regulations.
hschung@sportschosun.com
