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South Korea Welcomes Influx Of Foreign Baseball Players

Associated Press

At least 32 foreign baseball players will be allowed to play next year in South Korea, the third Asian country to allow non-nationals to hit the field, an international marketing firm said Tuesday.

Playing in South Korea may allow good minor-league players to make it to the American majors, said CSMG International president Alan Nero.

His company has been working with the Korean Baseball Organization to establish guidelines for foreign players. The KBO is the commissioner of the game in South Korea.

“This is an opportunity for the veteran minor-league player who has lost hope of making it to the major leagues,” Nero said.

Annual wages likely will range from $100,000 to $130,000 for foreigners.