Baek Yeong-su , the General Manager's younger brother, applies for the data analyst job without telling Seung-su beforehand. This creates a massive conflict of interest and tension within the office.
A position opens up in the Dreams' strategy and analysis division . This triggers a new round of hiring that tests Seung-su’s commitment to objective performance over personal sentiment.
You can catch the full series on platforms like Netflix and Viki , where it is highly rated for its realistic portrayal of sports management and negotiation skills. Stove League (TV Series 2019–2020) - IMDb "Stove League" Episode #1.6(2020)
The Dreams' owner and the prickly managing director, Kwon Kyung-min , continue to place obstacles in Seung-su’s path, questioning his unconventional hiring methods and the long-term viability of the team's new roster. Where to Watch
After a successful but grueling recruitment trip to the United States to sign a talented new pitcher, General Manager Baek Seung-su returns to South Korea with his team, including Lee Se-young and Han Jae-hui . Baek Yeong-su , the General Manager's younger brother,
As the off-season progresses, the series continues to explore the high-stakes management decisions that define a "hot stove league"—the period when fans and management debate team changes around the warmth of a stove. Key Plot Points of Episode 6
Despite their complicated family history involving a tragic accident that left Yeong-su in a wheelchair, Seung-su must decide if his brother is truly the most qualified candidate for the job based on his advanced knowledge of baseball sabermetrics. This triggers a new round of hiring that
In Episode 6 of the 2020 K-Drama (also known as Hot Stove League ), the focus shifts from the dramatic recruitment of Robert Gil in California back to the internal operations of the Dreams .