I paid 40 million won a year for 2GThe first grand slam, five RBIs → two consecutive days of finishing hits, and interviews come this day.

Apr 27, 2025

I paid 40 million won a year for 2GThe first grand slam, five RBIs → two consecutive days of finishing hits, and interviews come this day.
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"I don't know there's a day like this."

Veteran infielder Oh Sun-jin (36) said, "Every moment I play on the ground is precious these days. He has shown his presence since his days with Hanwha Eagles with solid defense and has played as a key player in the full season, but he has not made it to the star ranks.

At the end of last season, he was released by the Lotte Giants. There was hope when I moved to the second draft. You can think of it as a call because you need it. But if I have to pack up after a year on the team, I think 'Should I retire now?'




In the meantime, he joined hands with Kiwoom. It is a single-year contract of 40 million won per year, but I was happy to be able to wear a uniform. Oh Sun-jin left the field training and said, `I will play the role of supporting young juniors from behind"I drew a blueprint for Kiwoom. He wanted to be a valuable backup.

I paid 40 million won a year for 2GThe first grand slam, five RBIs → two consecutive days of finishing hits, and interviews come this day.
Dusan-Kium match held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 22nd. Oh Sun-jin is hitting an RBI double with one out and runners on the first and second bases in the bottom of the second inning. Gocheok = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.4.22/
However, the two days on the 26th and 27th were truly 'Oh Sun-jin's time'. On the 26th, he made an error that almost threw his team into a losing quagmire against SSG Landers, but he cheered by hitting the final hit in the 10th inning of extra time. And on the 27th, he hit the first grand slam of the finals against South Korea's representative left-hander Kim Kwang-hyun. Here's a five-run game. Oh Sun-jin led to Kiwoom achieving the Winning Series. It was no exaggeration to say that he paid for his salary with these two games.

There were so many firsts. His first grand slam since joining the professional league. They also packed a lot of commemorative composition. The ball hit the foul pole and entered the stadium, and the ball boy on the third base took care of the ball and delivered it to Kiwoom. Oh Sun-jin has his first professional hit and first home run commemorative ball. I'll keep this ball well, too." He also set a new record for five RBIs in an individual game. Two days in a row, even the first time for an interview. Oh Sunjin said, "There are days like this."," he said with a bright smile.




I paid 40 million won a year for 2GThe first grand slam, five RBIs → two consecutive days of finishing hits, and interviews come this day.
Dusan-Kium match held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 22nd. Oh Sun-jin is delighted after hitting an RBI double with one out and runners on first and second bases in the bottom of the second inning. Gocheok = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.4.22/
Oh Sun-jin is pleased. But I didn't mean to do well.' What did the professional player mean by that. Oh Sun-jin "Just trying to do what I can every day, in my position. The idea is to show only what I have prepared at the ballpark."

I asked for a detailed explanation. Oh Sun-jin "I was too determined to do well. When I went to Lotte last year, I felt so strong that `I have to do well, I have to show something.' So I played baseball as if I was being chased by something. I regret a lot after last season. At Kiwoom, I try to play my baseball with ease. I have to go to the batter's box and constantly fight with the pitcher" he said.

Since he played for 12 seasons in Hanwha since his debut as a professional player, he has strong colors in Hanwha. Hanwha fans still look up Oh Sun-jin's games and records to cheer him on. Oh Sun-jin was embarrassed, saying, `I'm just really grateful for your support.'






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.