A neighborhood baseball captain embracing rising baseball prospects is coming.
KBS 2TV's new sports reality show Our Neighborhood Baseball Captain (planned by Kim Sang-mi, directed by Lee Jeong-uk) finally lifts the veil. KBS, which left a deep impression as a powerhouse of sports entertainment with shows such as Fly Shootdori and The Glory of Ssireum, this time captures the sweat of baseball prospects. We looked at the main viewing points to enjoy Our Neighborhood Baseball Captain, which gathers a variety of entertaining elements, twice as much.
# baseball world director Kim-Na-Park's debut
If the music scene has Kim Bum-su·Naul·Park Hyo-shin·Lee Soo-ga, the baseball world has Kim Tae Kyun·Na Ji-wan·Park Yong-taek·Lee Dae-ho. The picture of four players, who have the best careers as KBO legends, transforming into coaches for the first time in their lives to nurture baseball hopefuls brings new emotion.
Kim Tae Kyun leads the Chungcheong 'Little Eagles,' Na Ji-wan leads Gwangju's 'Little Tigers,' Park Yong-taek leads Seoul's 'Little Twins,' and Lee Dae-ho leads Busan's 'Little Giants.' The four rookie managers said they were more nervous than when they played as players, and Park Yong-taek reportedly expressed his ambition, saying, "I want to win on Our Neighborhood Baseball Captain and earn the nickname 'Winning-taek.'" Depending on the game, watching the four managers' real-time changing expressions, intense psychological battles, and tactical and strategic fights is expected to be another entertainment point.
# will the second Lee Jung-hoo·Kim Do-young appear?
Our Neighborhood Baseball Captain features many youth raw talents worth watching long-term in the baseball world beyond the program. Amid fierce recruitment enthusiasm, unanimous pick 'Little Giant' Kim Jun-seok, left fielder Choi Jin-ho who promised a tenfold upgrade, charismatic captain Lee Hyo-jun, first-rotation candidate Yoo Hyo-jun, and a total of 12 elite players per team were selected.
Leading them, 48 U-10 youth players are expected to make viewers' palms sweat with high-level play reminiscent of professional baseball. In particular, Little Tigers' No. 1 hitter Lee Seung-won reportedly energized the game early by hitting a leadoff home run in the opener. It is an aspect where the dazzling growth stories of next-generation baseball prospects who will follow Lee Jung-hoo and Kim Do-young are eagerly anticipated.
# premium commentary team shines
The four managers, who drew attention with their uncompromising power struggle from their pre-meeting, move the stage to the Our Neighborhood Baseball Captain league and begin full-fledged ranking competition. Led by managers with four distinct tactical styles, attention is focused on which youth team will seize the title of inaugural baseball captain.
The broadcast booth also stirs at the fierce four-team ranking battle. The premium commentary team is complete with actor Kim Seungwoo, who currently serves as president of the Korea Little Baseball Federation (KLBF); Lee Dae-hyung, a former stolen-base king known for his sharp commentary; and Lee Dong-geun, KBS N's chief sports announcer who delivered stable coverage at the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC). The youth players' narratives, strengthened by the commentators' sharp analysis and witty banter, can be enjoyed every Sunday night from the best seat in the house.
Meanwhile, Our Neighborhood Baseball Captain will premiere on the 12th at 9:20 p.m. on KBS 2TV.
[Photo] Provided by KBS 2TV's Our Neighborhood Baseball Captain
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