「髪も切った」キム・ウォンジュン、ロッテ残留宣言...4年で54億ウォンのFA契約
Kim Won Jung, who ”cut his hair” and declared he would stay with Lotte... 4-year FA contract worth 5.4 billion won
Kim Won Jung (31), the “guardian angel” of the Lotte Giants, will be in charge of the Lotte bullpen until 2028. On the 10th, Lotte signed a four-year contract with Kim Won Jung, with a guaranteed salary of 4
It was revealed that the contract was completed for a total of 5.4 billion won (approximately US$5.9 million), including 400 million won (approximately US$480 million) and 1 billion won (approximately US$110 million) in incentives.
Kim Won Jung, who joined Lotte as a first-round draft pick in 2012, has played in 381 games and pitched 675 innings over 10 years.
He has played his role as the best closer in the KBO League, recording 132 saves. Kim Won Jung also achieved 100 saves for the first time in the club's history, setting a new record for the club's saves.
He has become the guardian angel representing Lotte, updating his record every season. Kim Won Jung, who signed the contract, said, "I have been in sympathy with the team since the beginning of the season, and I have been a regular with the Lotte Giants.
"I never thought about continuing my career as a player with a baseball team," he said. He continued, "I want to go back to my roots and contribute to the team's growth with a sense of responsibility, because the team recognized my performance and future value."
"I will become a player who contributes to the team," he said, and vowed, "I would also like to express my gratitude to the fans who continue to support me."
2024/11/10 19:33 KST
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