Ryu Ji-hyun of the national baseball team has been appointed! 2026 WBC in command
Jan 24, 2025
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KBO appointed coach Ryu Ji-hyun as the head of the national team to lead the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) on the 24th' is officially announced.
KBO recommended the national team coach candidate to President Hu Jie-yeon by discussing the policy direction of the national team and the qualifications necessary as a national team coach. President Hu Jie-yeon and Chairman Cho Kye-hyun of the Korea Electric Power Reinforcement Committee were appointed as coaches after interviewing Ryu Ji-hyun with the most votes on the national team's operation plan, how to establish strategies for each other's team, and understanding of the domestic and international baseball trends' explained.
Coach Ryu Ji-hyun has experienced various positions for a long time in the field. He was highly praised by the Power Reinforcement Committee for his recognition of his leadership while serving as the team's manager and his experience by participating in a number of international competitions as a coaching staff for the national team for many years.
Ryu Ji-hyun will lead the national team until 2026 WBC, and will begin his career as the national team coach in February.
Manager Ryu Ji-hyun made his debut with the LG Twins in 1994 and played as a one-club man. He was the Rookie of the Year and succeeded in the Korean shortstop lineage. When he was active, he was nicknamed 'Kködori' for his smart play and technical defense skills.
After his retirement, he served as a national defensive coach, Jr. coach, and operational coach. He has gained experience in various international competitions such as the Asian Games and APBC as well as WBC. In his former team LG, he also served as the head coach from 2021 to 2022, following the operation base coach and head coach.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
