As the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC), which will make baseball fans around the world's hearts race again, opens on March 5, SBS— which solidified its status as a "broadcasting powerhouse" by ranking first in WBC ratings—has once again assembled a top commentary team to seize the home audience.
SBS said it has confirmed the trio "Jeong Woo-young caster X Lee Soon-chul commentator X Lee Dae-ho commentator," regarded as the pinnacle of baseball broadcasting, for its 2026 WBC coverage. Having driven first-place ratings at the 2023 tournament with overwhelming expertise and entertainment, their reunion has baseball fans' expectations at a peak.
"The voice of baseball" Jeong Woo-young, the magic of commentary that moves the heart
Jeong Woo-young, who anchors the broadcast booth, is widely acknowledged as Korea's top baseball caster. Known as "the voice of baseball" for his distinct, clear, powerful voice and seasoned play-by-play that pierces the flow of the game, he will deliver Korea's decisive moments in the WBC most vividly and thrillingly.
"Master of analysis" Lee Soon-chul, unvarnished, sharp microscopic analysis
The weight of the analyst team rests with commentator Lee Soon-chul. His analysis, drawn from abundant experience as a player and long years as a coach, is so precise it is called "microscopic commentary." In particular, his frank and clear commentary that pinpoints Korea's baseball strengths and weaknesses without reservation is expected to give fans a new way of watching the game.
"Korea's cleanup hitter" Lee Dae-ho, vivid experience that captures the breath of the field
Adding commentator Lee Dae-ho, known as "Korea's cleanup hitter," completes the picture. Having successfully debuted as an analyst in the last tournament, he is a legend of Korean baseball and someone who understands players' psychology better than anyone. His commentary, which points out batters' mindsets and subtle flows on the field in decisive situations, is expected to immerse viewers as if they were at the stadium.
"Baseball is always SBS," recreating the No. 1 ratings myth
During the 2023 WBC, SBS took first place in ratings among the three terrestrial broadcasters by showcasing the perfect synergy of this trio, creating the formula "WBC is SBS." A representative of SBS Sports said, "Because the 2026 WBC is an important stage for restoring the pride of Korean baseball, we have deployed the most trusted and proven commentary team," and added, "With Jeong Woo-young's calls, Lee Soon-chul's analysis, and Lee Dae-ho's experience combining into a differentiated broadcast, we will deliver emotion to viewers."
SBS will broadcast live key games, including those of the Korea national team, during the 2026 WBC. As the saying "Baseball is always SBS" has already spread among baseball fans almost like an official rule, attention is focused on whether SBS can once again hold the ratings throne in this tournament.
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