Oh Seung-hwan Returns to the Mic for 2026 World Baseball Classic Broadcast

Oh Seung-hwan, known as the 'Final Boss,' is set to return to the microphone for the World Baseball Classic (WBC).

MBC will broadcast the major games of the '2026 World Baseball Classic' from March 5 to 18. Oh Seung-hwan, along with fellow commentator Jung Min-cheol and MBC's lead announcer Kim Na-jin, will provide live coverage of all South Korea's first-round games from the Tokyo Dome in Japan.

Oh made his debut as an MBC baseball commentator last November during the '2025 K-Baseball Series' exhibition game against the Czech Republic at Gocheok Dome. His commentary was praised for its rich international experience and clear, precise delivery. Online reactions were also positive, with fans saying his straightforward commentary was as refreshing as his fastballs during his playing days.

Oh Seung-hwan has a deep connection with the WBC. He first donned the national team jersey in the inaugural 2006 WBC, helping South Korea reach the semifinals, and was part of the team that finished as runners-up in the 2009 tournament. This year's WBC will see the first round held in Tokyo, with the quarterfinals onward taking place in Miami, USA. With a record of 500 saves across Korea, the US, and Japan, Oh is expected to bring insightful commentary drawn from his extensive experience on the mound in all three countries.

The WBC broadcast kicks off on March 5. MBC will air the Group C opener between Taiwan and Australia at 12 PM, followed by South Korea's match against the Czech Republic at 6 PM, along with other key WBC games.

Reporter: Se-yoon Jung, Ten Asia yoon@tenasia.co.kr