In 2024, players for the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) team LG Twins earned an average salary of around 190 million South Korean won. The lowest ranked team was Kiwoom Heroes, although this list had the caveat of excluding rookie and foreign player salaries.
Pro baseball players in South Korea
Over six hundred players were registered for the KBO season, as the ten participating teams competed for the championship trophy. In particular, KT Wiz seemed fully committed to their title ambitions. Three of the top ten highest-paid KBO players played for SSG, including veteran pitcher Ko Young-pyo, who has been playing for KT since he was drafted.
The most popular pro sport in South Korea
Professional basketball was the leading domestic pro sport by a significant margin. It boasted the highest number of spectators for its matches and events such as the all-star game. The KBO league has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to a plummet in spectators. With a new broadcasting deal in place from the 2024 season, the league hopes to continue its upward trajectory.
Average annual salary of professional baseball players in KBO league in South Korea in 2024, by team
(in million South Korean won)
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KBO. (2024). Average annual salary of professional baseball players in KBO league in South Korea in 2024, by team (in million South Korean won). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/973252/south-korea-kbo-league-average-salary-by-team/
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