KIA Tigers Win March Netizen Awards for Pro Baseball
[CBC News] The KIA Tigers, reigning champions of Korea’s professional baseball league, have once again taken the crown in the March Netizen Awards, dominating the pro baseball category. Garnering 2,358 votes, KIA secured 39.3% of the total vote, proving the continued passion of their dedicated fanbase.
This marks the sixth consecutive month that the Tigers have led the awards since October, demonstrating their consistent popularity despite a slightly shaky start to this season.
Top Teams by Votes
In second place came the Lotte Giants with 1,188 votes (19.8%), followed by the Samsung Lions with 763 votes (12.7%).
Rankings from 4th to 10th included:
- Hanwha Eagles: 669 votes (11.2%)
- LG Twins: 325 votes (5.4%)
- SSG Landers: 219 votes (3.7%)
- Doosan Bears: 194 votes (3.2%)
- NC Dinos: 145 votes (2.4%)
- Kiwoom Heroes: 128 votes (2.1%)
- KT Wiz: 8 votes (0.1%)
Unpredictable Season Brings Excitement
As the 2024 K-baseball season kicks off, early matches have already defied expectations. Teams previously seen as underdogs are now making waves, effectively shaking up the anticipated rankings. While the Tigers aren’t quite dominating on the field like their fan votes, the LG Twins are putting on a solid performance, and the Hanwha Eagles, often overlooked in the past, are utilizing a robust pitching rotation to show strong potential.
With the April Netizen Awards just around the corner and the season still in its early days, fans are eagerly watching to see which team will rise—or fall—as the competition heats up.
