Kim Do-young, a special third baseman who is comparable to Kim Do-young, was rewarded with the No. 1 non-FA salary..."Be more responsible"
Kim Do-young, a special third baseman who is comparable to Kim Do-young, was rewarded with the No. 1 non-FA salary..."Be more responsible"
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"As I have been treated well, I will try to be more responsible and set an example both inside and outside the ballpark."
Song Sung-moon (29), a special third baseman of the Kiwoom Heroes, received compensation. He was definitely treated as the captain, ranking first in annual salary among non-FA salary negotiators in the team.
On Thursday, Kiwoom completed annual salary contracts with all 50 players for the 2025 season. Song Sung-moon, who will continue to take charge of the team in the 2025 season following the previous season, signed a contract of 300 million won, a 130.8 percent increase from last season's 130 million won. This is the highest increase among those eligible for annual salary contracts within the team.
Song had the best season of his career last year. Boasting his stamina to play in 142 games, he had a batting average of 0.340 (179 hits in 527 times at bat), 19 homers, 104 RBIs, and an OPS of 0.927. He was ranked among the top in major attack indicators such as batting average (fifth) and hits (fifth).
Without regular season MVP Kim Do-young (22, KIA Tigers), it is no exaggeration to say that Song Sung-moon was the main character of last year's third baseman Golden Glove. Song Sung-moon and Kim Do-young were called to the "2024 WBSC Premier 12" national team in Taipei, Taiwan, in November last year, creating a synergy effect that led to the attack together.
Song was honored to captain the national team as well. Although Korea had the bitter taste of being eliminated in the first round group stage, Song strived to keep the team's spirits up throughout the tournament and maintain a strong teamwork.
"(Song) Seong-moon told me a few words while standing together. Just like Shohei Ohtani (31) of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He came all the way here. He asked me to regain Korea's baseball powerhouse. That was why I looked a bit different. It was the first time that all the players (who played in the Korean Series) joined the team, and in a nutshell, I think they were united," Kim said.
In the national team, Song gave up his position as a third baseman to Kim Do-young. Regardless of his position, he contributed wherever the team needed him, showing the captain's responsibility. Song, who finished the year with his first national flag in his life, was always full of smiles.
"I want to thank the team for recognizing its value," said Song, who finished the year perfectly with a generous salary compensation. "As I received good treatment, I will take more responsibility and set an example both inside and outside the ballpark. I will faithfully play my role as a bridge between seniors and juniors as well as captain this season."
Meanwhile, Ha Young-min, who recorded nine wins (eight losses), the most in a single season as a starting pitcher last year, rose 106.3 percent to 165 million won. Joo, who played an important role in the bullpen, signed a record increase of 77 million won, up 140.6 percent.
Ha Young-min said, "I tried to fulfill my role as a professional player, and I think the result has led to achievements. I will continue to try to show good performances consistently."
"As much as the club has acknowledged, I will play with greater responsibility this season. I will become a player who contributes to my team's victory without getting injured," Joo said.
Lee Ju-hyung reached his first billion-dollar salary since his debut, signing a contract of 11 million won, up 66.7% from last season's salary, while Kim Gun-hee, who spent his first season as a catcher, signed a 62.5% increase to 52 million won. 먹튀검증
Of the 50 people eligible for the annual salary contract, a total of five people, including two pitchers and three fielders, are eligible for the annual salary contract.