One of the names that has recently drawn the most attention in the major leagues is definitely Lee Jeong-hoo. He demonstrates sophisticated batting skills in every game and is achieving his goal of being the batting champion and hitting champion within a realistic range. His ability to produce multiple hits, including a four-hit game, is enough to astonish even the local media, and he constantly shakes up the opponent's defense by adding irregular plays such as surprise bunts. However, regardless of skill, the All-Star vote received a report card that fell somewhat short of expectations, making us realize the gap between popular popularity and skill. This phenomenon suggests that for Asian batters to become true stars in the huge market called Major League Baseball, they need not only baseball skills but also a powerful narrative that captures the hearts of fans.

On the other hand, Ha-seong Kim's actions are somewhat saddening. Even in the thrilling moment of his team's dramatic come-from-behind victory, his inability to stay on the bench or come to bat clearly shows the cruel aspect of the sport of baseball. Although he is doing his part in the given opportunities, such as scoring valuable RBIs with a squeeze bunt, the reality that playing time varies depending on the team's strategic management or the manager's reliability is a big challenge even for veteran players. Ha-Seong Kim is currently focusing every moment to prove his worth within the team, but the Major League's rules of survival, which require constantly pushing out competitors, sometimes overshadow the individual players' contributions.

In the KBO League, Ryu Hyun-jin is on a journey to rewrite the history of pitching records for the 2026 season. In 2023, Ryu Hyun-jin hopes to follow the path that NC Dinos' Eric Peddy took by reaching the 20-win mark, dominating the league, and heading to the major leagues. Despite being in his mid-30s, Ryu Hyun-jin still displays top-level control and game management ability in the league and sets out to win 9 games. This goes beyond simply adding 1 win and is an indicator that proves that the legend of Korean baseball is still alive and well. Peddie's overwhelming performance in the past and his subsequent return to the major leagues are important examples that prove that the KBO is no longer a frog in the well, but has evolved into a system that produces and manages world-class pitchers.

Major League pitchers are also making history in their respective positions. The emergence of pitchers who are evaluated by legendary pitchers and break the highest velocity provides baseball fans with something new to see. Although there are mixed feelings of joy and sorrow in the outcome of a game where the winner or loser is decided, the scene of legendary pitchers receiving rave reviews for throwing a fastball exceeding 167 km/h shows how much faster and more powerful modern baseball has become. The feast of these records makes us realize once again that baseball is not just a world of competition, but a sport of records that tests human limits. Now, baseball is transforming into a field of technological evolution that goes beyond simply the question of who wins, and focuses on how much more sophisticated and powerful performances can be shown.