This season’s professional baseball will not stop the league even if a confirmed Corona 19 comes out.
On the 24th, the Korea Baseball Commission (KBO) said, “In the last year, if there is a confirmed case in the 1st team, the league could be suspended according to the results of an epidemiological investigation. Revealed.
However, if it is judged that there is a significant impact on the normal progress of the league, such as a failure to register for an entry, it is said that it will be decided whether to stop the league through the request of the emergency executive committee and the board of directors.
KBO released the ‘2021 KBO Corona 19 Integrated Response Manual’ on this day.
Cover of the 2021 KBO League’s Integrated Corona 19 Response Manual. /KBO/
According to the manual, the strikeout system is applied to spectators who do not comply with the COVID-19 prevention regulations. Even with the second warning, if they do not comply with the quarantine guidelines, they will be dismissed.
During the game, it is mandatory to wear a mask in all areas of the stadium except the ground. You must wear a mask for events and commemorative photos on the ground.
The pitcher cannot share the rosin bag like last year. Rosin bag refers to a small pouch containing rosin powder or rosin to prevent slipping.
Spitballs where a pitcher spit on the ball is strictly prohibited by the official baseball rules. Bench clearing is also prohibited.
The guidelines for distance from the team have also been strengthened, such as recommending refraining from meeting with other club officials and outsiders.
KBO announced that it plans to continuously supplement the manual for a safe and normal season.
Reporter Ahn Dae-hoon [email protected]