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Baek In‑chun, the only Korean professional baseball player to finish a season above a .400 average, passed away after a brain hemorrhage. His historic 1982 performance, long managerial career, and the award bearing his name cement his place in the sport’s history.
Baek In‑chun, the only player in South Korean professional baseball history to hit .400, suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday. Though initially declared dead, he was revived and transferred to hospital where his family is monitoring his natural recovery.
A look at the life and lasting impact of Baek In-chun, the only Korean baseball player to hit .400 in a season, who passed away at 82 after a cardiac arrest.