Korean Sluggers Tuning Up Their Physiques

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In 2003, Lee Seung-yeop (31, Yomiuri) and Shim Jung-soo (32, Samsung) were competing head to head to win the league’s home run title. That season, Lee, who was in a Samsung jersey back then, hit 56 home runs, outpacing Shim who hit 53 playing for Hyundai.

Although Lee was better in terms of numbers, many pitchers found Shim trickier to contend with. ...

Read on about Shim's taking to weight training and how it is catching on with other players in the KBO.

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