[Photo] KIA foreigner Dale fights for season!

The KIA coaching staff and foreign players heading to spring camp for the 2026 season departed for Amami Oshima, Japan, via Gimpo International Airport on the 22nd.

KIA, which trained last year in Irvine, California, chose Amami Oshima, a remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, as its first training site. Sim Jae-hak, KIA Director General, said, "We trained in the United States and did not get the results we wanted," and noted, "Even considering the time difference and other factors, we assessed that Japan was better. When we conducted an on-site inspection, it was an environment perfect for focusing solely on training."

KIA's Dale strikes a pose. Jan. 22, 2026

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