2025 Shinhan Sol Bank KBO League: KT Wiz and SSG Landers Aim for the Top
The 2025 Shinhan Sol Bank KBO League kicks off on the 22nd, marking the start of an eight-month campaign. The photo shows KT Wiz’s home opener from last year.
Season Overview
Season
Games per Team
Total Games
Spectator Expectations
44th
144
720
10 million spectators expected, following last year’s high attendance
Rule Changes for 2025
Rule Change
Details
Pitch Clock
20 seconds with no runners, 25 seconds with runners. Batter must be at the plate within 33 seconds. Two timeouts per at-bat.
Automatic Pitching System (ABS)
Adjusted by 0.6% based on site feedback. Extra time reduced from 12 to 11. Three-Feat line expanded.
Key Teams and Players
Team
Opening Match
Key Players
Expectations
KT Wiz
March 22 vs. Hanwha
Enmanuel de Hasus, William Kuevas, Ko Young-pyo, Kim Min-soo, Son Dong-hyun, Woo Kyu-min, Kang Baek-ho, Mel Lohas Jr., Hur Kyung-min, Jang Sung-woo, Moon Sang-cheol
Strong pitching rotation and batting lineup aim to challenge for the title.
SSG Landers
March 22 vs. Doosan
Drew Anderson, Kim Kwang-hyun, Moon Seung-won, Choi Jung, Guillermo Eredi, Park Ji-hwan, Ko Myung-jun
Dreaming of ‘autumn baseball’ with a balanced mix of veterans and young talent.
Player Insights
Player
Role
Notes
Lee Kang-cheol (KT Wiz)
Manager
Confident in the team’s preparation and aims for a strong start.
Lee Sung-yong (SSG Landers)
Manager
Highlights the potential of young players like Ko Myung-jun, Park Ji-hwan, Kim Gun-woo, and Song Young-jin.
