The Korean Baseball Organization has suspended ex-Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang for a year and ordered him to perform 300 hours of community service over a series drunk driving cases.
League organizers issued a statement saying the suspension will come into effect when Kang signs a contract with a club. The KBO said Kang earlier this month submitted an inquiry about a return to the South Korean baseball league and a letter of apology.
The 33-year-old Kang didn’t attend Monday’s disciplinary committee meeting.
Kang signed with Pittsburgh in January 2015, becoming the first position player to jump directly from the KBO to the majors.