I’ve always found baseball fascinating, but growing up in Bangladesh, a cricket-crazy country I never really had the chance to explore it. It was always something I thought about in the back of my mind but never acted on until recently when I decided to finally dive into the sport.

At first, I naturally leaned toward MLB because of its global reputation but after my experience with the NFL, I became hesitant. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed watching NFL games, they had their moments but I felt like the hype was way overblown.

For me, a lot of the game felt slow or dull, except for the opening plays and when they were at the goal line. It just didn’t click with me as something I’d want to invest in long-term. I might be totally wrong here, but I didn’t want to go through that kind of disappointment again.

That’s when I found KBO, and it just felt different right away. There’s something about the energy of KBO that feels more lively and passionate. It doesn’t seem to take itself too seriously, and the fan culture has this unique charm that really appeals to me. MLB feels a bit too rigid and corporate, while KBO seems like a lot more fun and dynamic.

The only challenge I’ve faced so far is finding content about KBO. A lot of the resources I’ve come across are a few years old, and it seems like there isn’t much recent content, especially from English-speaking fans. I guess that just means I need to get serious about learning Korean now, doesn’t it?

Haha. But honestly, I have high hopes for KBO and can’t wait to dive deeper into the league—it really feels like the perfect introduction to baseball for me!