Baseball in Seoul

What: Seoul Baseball League

When: Summers

Registration: Passed

How much: 80,000 won

Where: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Online: seoul_baseball_league@yahoo.com; Seoul Baseball League on Facebook

Tyler Shultz, a 27-year-old English teacher, hasn’t been in Korea for longer than two months, but he’s already apart of the Seoul Baseball League.

The four-team Seoul Baseball League convenes every other weekend, with the summer season ending in late July or early August. 

“Baseball is a great way for expats and Koreans to come together to share a common interest. Being part of a team is a great opportunity to meet new people with similar interests, which will most likely lead to a larger circle of friends,” said Shultz. “For those just arriving in Korea, playing baseball will no doubt ease the stress and curb the effects of culture shock and not the worries and nervous feelings that can come with being in a new country.”

Ryan Burda founded the league and can be reached by e-mail at seoul_baseball_league@yahoo.com.

League fees cover batting helmets and uniforms (pants, hat, jersey). Payers must supply their own glove.