VIDEO: Former Cubs Prospect Hak-Ju Lee Makes Physics-Defying Defensive Play for KBO's Samsung Lions

Samsung Lions shortstop Lee Hak-Ju whips the ball to third base
Samsung Lions shortstop Lee Hak-Ju whips the ball to third base /

Live professional baseball, folks! It's really, really real. Korea's KBO has found a way to play competitive games despite these days of COVID-19, and though the fans in the stands are fake, the highlight plays are plenty genuine. Feast your eyes on shortstop Lee Hak-Ju, a former member of the Chicago Cubs organization, turn in a brilliant defensive effort for the Samsung Lions.

Not bad, sir.

The focus and skill required to field a tough hopper on the run to his left only to twist around, pass up the chance to get the out at first base, and whip the ball to third across his body and nail the lead runner is special stuff. They don't teach that at the academy!

If you're not down with the KBO, you've got every chance to get on the bandwagon.