YOUNG KBO FIREBALLER CONVERTING TO POSITION PLAYER

Jang Jae-young, once a highly touted pitching prospect in Korean baseball, will convert to a position player, the Kiwoom Heroes announced Sunday. His club said Jang, 22, will play as the designated hitter in a minor league game Tuesday and will later start taking fielding drills. The Heroes said Jang decided on the switch as he tries to make hi