SEOUL -- Despite Minnesota's win-loss record and Byung Ho Park's recent struggles at the plate, it's evident the Twins are gaining a following in Korea, as Minnesota Twins hats and jerseys are easily spotted among the crowds at Gocheok Sky Dome, the new home of the Nexen Heroes.
Park's No. 52 jersey is the most popular one in the stands, and at MLB stores throughout Seoul, Twins hats are on sale along with teams with Korean stars, such as the Pirates (Jung Ho Kang), Rangers (Shin-Soo Choo), Dodgers (Hyun-Jin Ryu) and Orioles (Hyun Soo Kim).