How Casey Kelly became 'Jamsil Jesus' & Ending LG Twins' 29-year Championship Drought | "We just embraced Korea"

Pacific Swings by David MacKinnon and Jasper Spanjaart

Episode notes

In this episode of Pacific Swings, David and Jasper talk with Casey Kelly, the man who truly mastered the Pacific swing. After five and a half years with the LG Twins, Casey became Korean baseball royalty - earning the nickname "Jamsil Jesus" and helping end the team's 29-year championship drought in 2023.

From nearly walking away from baseball to becoming a Korean legend, Casey opens up about his transformative journey that took him from reluctant Korea signing to beloved superstar who brought a championship to Seoul.

Key Topics Covered:

  • From reluctant Korea signing to five-year legend: How his wife convinced him to take the leap
  • Winning the 2023 Korean Series and ending LG's 29-year championship drought
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