Indy, good to be in touch. Unfortunately, or fortunately, my sleep schedule is so screwed up that it was not as issue for me to get up (currently on the East Coast) and watch the entire game. Weird with no fans but have been to my fair share of Tampa and Miami games, which is not much different.
Wish I was out West. Stay safe as well. Cheers Indy!
Usually do not post plays...
For the time being I admittedly have been looking into the ESPN game first to see if I find an opportunity. Then I take a look at the other games.
Some interesting KBO notes:
-All games each day are played at the same time
-If tied after 12 innings the game ends in a tie
-Home Run Bat Flips are encouraged
Friday @ 5:30 AM Eastern
Kia Tigers -1.5 +130
Kia should have a rather large pitching advantage throwing American, Drew Gagnon, who is making his first start in the KBO. Any time I have watched a pitcher come up from the Minors in the US they usually seem to have a good run for a few games, and especially the first two times through the lineup in the first start. So against a weaker League and the soft hitting team I have seen in Samsung so far I expect a good debut. From everything I found about Samsung starter, Chae-heung Choi, he has shown some talent but has nothing special. So with the southpaw throwing fourth in the rotation of a below average team I think it says a lot. Samsung has struggled to score runs and is at a pitching disadvantage.
Best of luck to All. Stay Healthy and Safe.
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For the time being I admittedly have been looking into the ESPN game first to see if I find an opportunity. Then I take a look at the other games.
Some interesting KBO notes:
-All games each day are played at the same time
-If tied after 12 innings the game ends in a tie
-Home Run Bat Flips are encouraged
Friday @ 5:30 AM Eastern
Kia Tigers -1.5 +130
Kia should have a rather large pitching advantage throwing American, Drew Gagnon, who is making his first start in the KBO. Any time I have watched a pitcher come up from the Minors in the US they usually seem to have a good run for a few games, and especially the first two times through the lineup in the first start. So against a weaker League and the soft hitting team I have seen in Samsung so far I expect a good debut. From everything I found about Samsung starter, Chae-heung Choi, he has shown some talent but has nothing special. So with the southpaw throwing fourth in the rotation of a below average team I think it says a lot. Samsung has struggled to score runs and is at a pitching disadvantage.
Best of luck to All. Stay Healthy and Safe.
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ESPN's KBO Power Rankings
1. Kiwoom Heroes. Must replace 2019 league RBI leader Jerry Sands, who signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Japan.
2. LG Twins. The 1-2 American punch of Casey Kelly and Tyler Wilson leads pitching staff.
3. Doosan Bears. Defending champs lose league MVP Josh Lindblom, who signed with the Milwaukee Brewers.
4. SK Wyverns. Lose top pitchers Kwang Hyun Kim (Cardinals) & Angel Sanchez (Japan). That would be like losing both Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander.
5. KT Wiz. Youngest pitching staff in league last year.
6. NC Dinos. Led KBO in home runs in 2019.
7. Samsung Lions. Top hitter Darin Ruf has returned to the United States.
8. Lotte Giants. Last year's worst team has added Dan Straily and Adrian Sampson.
9. Kia Tigers. 2017 champs continue to fall closer to the basement.
10. Hanwha Eagles. Even Warwick Saupold won't be enough.
Voted on by Alden Gonzalez, Joon Lee and David Schoenfield.
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1. Kiwoom Heroes. Must replace 2019 league RBI leader Jerry Sands, who signed with the Hanshin Tigers of Japan.
2. LG Twins. The 1-2 American punch of Casey Kelly and Tyler Wilson leads pitching staff.
3. Doosan Bears. Defending champs lose league MVP Josh Lindblom, who signed with the Milwaukee Brewers.
4. SK Wyverns. Lose top pitchers Kwang Hyun Kim (Cardinals) & Angel Sanchez (Japan). That would be like losing both Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander.
5. KT Wiz. Youngest pitching staff in league last year.
6. NC Dinos. Led KBO in home runs in 2019.
7. Samsung Lions. Top hitter Darin Ruf has returned to the United States.
8. Lotte Giants. Last year's worst team has added Dan Straily and Adrian Sampson.
9. Kia Tigers. 2017 champs continue to fall closer to the basement.
10. Hanwha Eagles. Even Warwick Saupold won't be enough.
Voted on by Alden Gonzalez, Joon Lee and David Schoenfield.
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| DATE | TIME (ET) | GAME |
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| Tue, May 5 | 1 a.m. | NC Dinos vs. Samsung Lions (Opening Day) |
| Wed, May 6 | 5:30 a.m. | Doosan Bears vs. LG Twins |
| Thu, May 7 | 5:30 a.m. | NC Dinos vs. Samsung Lions |
| Fri, May 8 | 5:30 a.m. | KIA Tigers vs. Samsung Lions |
| Sat, May 9 | 4 a.m. | LG Twins vs. NC Dinos |
| Sun, May 10 | 1 a.m. | LG Twins vs. NC Dinos |
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Three weeks through the Korean Baseball League and there has yet to be a reported positive COVID test to my knowledge. I am not familiar with their testing guidelines, but understand they are taking the Pandemic seriously. Everything has had an overall positive feel as pertains to the League thus far. I am sure having ESPN involved from a Global perspective, especially in the United States, is nothing but a positive economically, educationally and emotionally to those where the broadcast is being shared.
ESPN has done a great job under the circumstances to provide live "professional" baseball to viewers. I place professional in quotes as I would place the KBO talent somewhere between Double AA and Triple AAA here is the States. It especially shows through defensively, fundamentally, and in the bullpens. However, as in any league, there are some extremely talented players.
ESPN announcers, Karl Ravech, Boog Sciambi, Eduardo Perez, Jessica Mendoza and Kyle Peterson have done a good job transitioning culturally, phonetically and time zone wise. ESPN producers and handlers have done an excellent job of bringing a variety of guests throughout each broadcast to give various perspectives. I praise ESPN for playing the hand they have been dealt very well.
Through the first three weeks of the KBO Season.
KBO ATS Update
Home Teams SU 46-41
Favorites ATS 55-32
Over/Under 47-39-1
A lot of home runs and a lot of blow-ups in the late innings. If you are watching keep an eye out for a moderate to heavy favorite (anything -150 or more) that is losing outright in 6th inning or more. There seem to be a lot of good Live In Action plays where the favorite, or better, team is getting a nice In-Game price.
ESPN has done a great job under the circumstances to provide live "professional" baseball to viewers. I place professional in quotes as I would place the KBO talent somewhere between Double AA and Triple AAA here is the States. It especially shows through defensively, fundamentally, and in the bullpens. However, as in any league, there are some extremely talented players.
ESPN announcers, Karl Ravech, Boog Sciambi, Eduardo Perez, Jessica Mendoza and Kyle Peterson have done a good job transitioning culturally, phonetically and time zone wise. ESPN producers and handlers have done an excellent job of bringing a variety of guests throughout each broadcast to give various perspectives. I praise ESPN for playing the hand they have been dealt very well.
Through the first three weeks of the KBO Season.
KBO ATS Update
Home Teams SU 46-41
Favorites ATS 55-32
Over/Under 47-39-1
A lot of home runs and a lot of blow-ups in the late innings. If you are watching keep an eye out for a moderate to heavy favorite (anything -150 or more) that is losing outright in 6th inning or more. There seem to be a lot of good Live In Action plays where the favorite, or better, team is getting a nice In-Game price.
| RK | TEAM | GAMES | W | L | D | PCT | GB | STREAK | HOME | AWAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC | 20 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0.850 | 0.0 | W5 | 9-2-0 | 8-1-0 |
| 2 | LG | 20 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0.700 | 3.0 | W4 | 8-4-0 | 6-2-0 |
| 3 | DOOSAN | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0.600 | 5.0 | L1 | 4-4-0 | 8-4-0 |
| 4 | KIA | 21 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0.524 | 6.5 | L2 | 5-4-0 | 6-6-0 |
| 5 | LOTTE | 20 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0.500 | 7.0 | L2 | 6-5-0 | 4-5-0 |
| 6 | KIWOOM | 21 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0.476 | 7.5 | L4 | 6-3-0 | 4-8-0 |
| 7 | KT | 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0.450 | 8.0 | W2 | 7-5-0 | 2-6-0 |
| 8 | SAMSUNG | 21 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0.381 | 9.5 | W2 | 4-8-0 | 4-5-0 |
| 9 | HANWHA | 21 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0.333 | 10.5 | L5 | 3-6-0 | 4-8-0 |
| 10 | SK | 20 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0.200 | 13.0 | W1 | 2-7-0 | 2-9-0 |
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| RK | TEAM | AVG▼ | ERA▼ | RUNS▼ | RUNS ALLOWED▼ | HR▼ |
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| 1 | KT | 0.311 | 5.11 | 131 | 111 | 19 |
| 2 | DOOSAN | 0.305 | 6.15 | 127 | 134 | 21 |
| 3 | NC | 0.296 | 3.32 | 129 | 71 | 31 |
| 4 | LG | 0.288 | 4.15 | 117 | 90 | 23 |
| 5 | KIA | 0.273 | 3.91 | 97 | 95 | 18 |
| 6 | KIWOOM | 0.263 | 4.80 | 109 | 108 | 21 |
| 7 | LOTTE | 0.255 | 5.04 | 87 | 106 | 15 |
| 8 | HANWHA | 0.247 | 4.87 | 73 | 104 | 13 |
| 9 | SAMSUNG | 0.244 | 4.60 | 103 | 109 | 17 |
| 10 | SK | 0.234 | 4.96 | 73 | 118 | 13 |
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KBO ATS Update
Home Teams SU 64-53
Favorites ATS 74-43
Over/Under 63-53-1
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Home Teams SU 64-53
Favorites ATS 74-43
Over/Under 63-53-1
| RK | TEAM | GAMES | W | L | D | PCT | GB | STREAK | HOME | AWAY |
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| 1 | NC | 23 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0.783 | 0.0 | W1 | 9-2-0 | 9-3-0 |
| 2 | LG | 23 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0.696 | 2.0 | W1 | 8-4-0 | 8-3-0 |
| 3 | DOOSAN | 23 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0.609 | 4.0 | L1 | 6-5-0 | 8-4-0 |
| 4 | KIA | 24 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0.500 | 6.5 | L1 | 6-6-0 | 6-6-0 |
| 4 | KIWOOM | 24 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0.500 | 6.5 | L1 | 8-4-0 | 4-8-0 |
| 6 | LOTTE | 23 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0.478 | 7.0 | W1 | 6-5-0 | 5-7-0 |
| 7 | KT | 23 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0.435 | 8.0 | W1 | 7-5-0 | 3-8-0 |
| 8 | SAMSUNG | 24 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0.417 | 8.5 | L1 | 6-9-0 | 4-5-0 |
| 9 | SK | 23 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0.304 | 11.0 | W4 | 5-7-0 | 2-9-0 |
| 10 | HANWHA | 24 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0.292 | 11.5 | L8 | 3-6-0 | 4-11-0 |
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Yeah, looks like I will have 1 or 2 plays. Have to do some more digging. That's if my hotel is not overcome with protestors. State Troopers are basically surrounding 2/3s of the block. Good times in America.
Demonstrate reasonably and peacefully, otherwise it undermines the purpose of change.
KBO ATS Update
Home Teams SU 65-57
Favorites ATS 77-45 (unfortunately I have no idea what the Money Line Cash breakdown looks like).
Over/Under 65-56-1
