I can't believe I'm a backup.. Hwang Jae-gyun's angry cannon, 110m home run gun, bang! a show of force
Mar 11, 2025
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KT Wiz Hwang Jae-gyun started as the sixth batter and first baseman in the Kiwoom Heroes match of the 2025 KBO League exhibition game held at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 11th.
Hwang Jae-gyun hit a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, trailing 4-9.
Hwang Jae-gyun drew a large arch against Kiwoom pitcher Son Hyun-ki.
He hit a 140km fastball that entered the high course of his second pitch. He hit the left fence with a line drive. The distance was recorded as 110 meters.
Prior to the game, KT coach Lee Kang-chul expressed his intention to use Hwang Jae-gyun as a backup for first and third bases.
Hwang Jae-gyun was KT's undisputed third baseman.
However, KT recruited FA Huh Kyung-min last winter.
During the off-season training, Hwang Jae-gyun received training as well as shortstop, second baseman, and first baseman.
Coach Lee Kang-chul decided to raise prospects for second base and shortstop and give Hwang Jae-gyun only a limited role at first and third bases.
And Hwang Jae-kyun hit a home run in the game where he played as first baseman.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
