“To keep the pitchers’ spirit alive, we need to continue framing.”
All clubs are paying close attention to changes that will occur in the KBO League for the 2024 season, such as the 'Automatic Ball Judging System (ABS)', the so-called 'robot referee', and the 'pitch clock' that requires pitching within a limited time. While the prevailing opinion is that this rule is unfavorable to pitchers, the concerns of catchers who are working together are bound to increase. NC 'homemaker' Park Se-hyuk (34) expressed concern, but emphasized that a catcher must do what he or she must do.
Park Se-hyuk, who met at Reed Park Enex Field in Tucson, Arizona, USA, where the NC Spring Camp is in full swing, said, “With the introduction of ABS, pitch clock, etc., catchers who work with pitchers are also bound to be nervous.” He added, “I’m not sure yet because I haven’t experienced it properly yet. “He said.
This season, the KBO League is facing upheaval, including the introduction of ABS and pitch clock, larger base sizes, and restrictions on the number of checks. In particular, with the introduction of ABS' so-called 'robot umpire', there is pessimism that the catcher's important role and framing of it as increasing value will become meaningless. Rumor has it that even in the United States, which introduced ABS before Korea, there are strong voices opposing it, citing claims such as 'framing will disappear'.
Se-Hyuk Park emphasized his role as a catcher and expressed his belief that framing should continue because it is a part of catching.
He said, “Honestly, I’m not sure how the decision will be made at this point. I think referees making ball calls is part of the game. “I think that’s part of the fun of baseball because not everything can be done like a computer,” he said. “I’m not sure how the decision will be made now that robots have been introduced. “I guess I’ll have to try it first to find out,” he confessed.
Regarding concerns that framing will disappear, Park Se-hyuk said, “Among the things that catchers have to do, framing is very important. “It is a pity that it is disappearing because it is a very important role,” he said. “But framing is necessary for the catcher to keep the pitcher’s spirit alive and for the pitcher to clearly feel ‘good or bad.’ “We must continue,” he said emphatically.
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