My name is Ugrasena, but you can call me Oso. I am from Indonesia and a proud member of the 10th batch of the SNU DTM program. Baseball has been a defining part of my journey—I have represented Indonesia’s national team and the DKI Jakarta state team. Currently, I serve as a Market Intelligence Manager at BINAR, an education startup specializing in market research and strategic insights. Additionally, I am a Project Officer at Tridaya Baseball Academy, where I focus on developing programs to advance baseball in Indonesia.
Throughout my career, my vision has remained clear: to revive and elevate Indonesia’s baseball greatness. As a player, I was fortunate to represent my country in international tournaments, winning a Gold Medal at the 2009 East Asia Baseball Cup, a Silver Medal at the 2011 Southeast Asian Games, and another Silver Medal at the 2015 East Asia Baseball Cup. However, in recent years, our achievements have declined, emphasizing the urgent need for a stronger development system to ensure long-term success. This realization fueled my determination to take action and contribute beyond the field.
With this vision in mind, I participated in the 2024 DTM Alumni Contest, where I was honored to receive the 2nd Best Project Proposal award. My proposal focused on a potential collaboration between Indonesian baseball and South Korea’s renowned Hulk Foundation, led by baseball legend Mr. Lee Man-soo. His dedication to growing baseball in Laos through the Hulk Foundation has been incredibly inspiring, and I believe a similar approach could transform Indonesia’s baseball landscape. Through extensive discussions with the Hulk Foundation team, I proposed a one-week pilot program aimed at developing young players while also coaching coaches and officials—a crucial step in building a strong and sustainable baseball ecosystem in Indonesia. This initiative will start in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital city, before expanding to other promising regions to strengthen our talent pipeline and lay the foundation for future success.
Being selected as a winner in the DTM contest was a moment of happiness, gratitude, and confidence. I truly believe that this project marks the beginning of a new chapter for Indonesian baseball. Returning to Korea and the DTM program felt like coming home—to a family that nurtured and shaped me, not only in sports management but also in personal growth. The program opened my eyes to how much I still need to learn, and it reinforced the values of hard work, teamwork, and dedication—principles that have significantly impacted my career and life.
To the current students, I encourage you to make the most of this experience. Learn from the global experts that DTM provides, and embrace every moment in Korea—from academics to cultural immersion. Additionally, I got the chance to meet Hulk Foundation and Mr. Lee Man-soo from one of the programs that SNU DTM held in 2023 back then and it resulted in one of the initiatives for reviving Indonesia baseball success. I was also fortunate to join the SNU Baseball Team, where I met new friends and gained valuable insights into Korean baseball culture. To the future students, don’t miss this incredible opportunity. The DTM program will shape you, challenge you, and push you toward greater success. I am confident that it will be a life-changing journey for you as it was for me. Thank you!
By Ugrasena(10th Batch)
