Month: November 2023

“I’ve been a dedicated veteran for 23 years…”

After 23 years of dedication to one team, Kim Kang-min (41) went to the Hanwha Eagles through the second round of the draft. SSG Landers members were mildly surprised by the unexpected outcome. In the 2024 KBO Secondary Draft on April 22, Hanwha selected SSG outfielder Kim Kang-min, who will turn 42 next year and […]

LG re-signs Kelly to $1.5M deal for sixth year

Foreign pitcher Casey Kelly will stay with the LG Twins for a sixth year. LG re-signed Kelly on March 23. Kelly agreed to a contract through the 2024 season for a total of $1.5 million ($400,000 signing bonus, $800,000 salary, $300,000 incentive). Kelly, who joined the organization in 2019, has appeared in 144 regular-season games […]

As expected, a maximum of four players were taken

As expected, a maximum of four players were taken. The LG Twins let four players go in the second round of the draft on April 22. They added one more protected player when Oh Ji-hwan, who had already agreed to a multi-year contract, filed for free agency, but they were unable to avoid the maximum […]

“I’m so grateful and sorry”

“I’m so grateful and sorry”. KIA Tigers pitcher Kim Jae-yeol (27) was selected in the third round by the NC Dinos in the second round of the draft. The right-hander, who throws a hard fastball, was selected by NC because he can be utilized in both the starting and bullpen. After four years with the […]

Lotte didn’t mess around in the second round of the draft

Lotte didn’t mess around in the second round of the draft on April 22. It had a clear purpose: to add infield depth. First, Ahn Chi-hong, who was an internal free agent just before the second round, signed a 4+2-year deal worth up to 7.2 billion won with Hanwha. They retained Jeon Jun-woo for four […]