I said my place disappeared, and I didn't have the determination.. → What would have happened without KT Hwang Jae-gyun

May 18, 2025

I said my place disappeared, and I didn't have the determination.. → What would have happened without KT Hwang Jae-gyun
Samsung-KT match held at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 11th. Hwang Jae-gyun, who scored during Jang Joon-won's timely hit with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning, is welcomed by coach Lee Kang-chul. Suwon = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.4.11/



I said my place disappeared, and I didn't have the determination.. → What would have happened without KT Hwang Jae-gyun
KT-KIA match held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 17th. Hwang Jae-kyun is welcomed after hitting a two-run shot with no outs and first base in the top of the second inning. Gwangju = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.4.17/
It's Hwang Jae-gyun after all. KT Wiz veteran infielder Hwang Jae-kyun showed a strong presence through the crisis of 'main competition'.

Hwang Jae-gyun has been on a thorny path since his start in the 2025 season. KT recruited FA infielder Huh Kyung-min for a total of 4 billion won. Hwang Jae-kyun, who was the main third baseman, was inevitable to move.

Hwang struggled for 'survival' in the spring camp. He not only backed up the first and third bases, but also practiced shortstop and second base using his past experiences. He even wore an outfielder's glove.




The ordeal continued. KT has decided to give young players opportunities and nurture them in the positions of shortstop and second baseman. Hwang Jae-kyun's role was limited to third base and first base backups.

At the opening, Hwang Jae-gyun confessed his calm feelings. In the professional world, competition was taken for granted. He did not even have a strong fighting spirit to fight and regain it, but he said he would do his job silently.

Hwang Jae-gyun is "There is nothing wrong with it. The main players cannot continue to play until the end. You should be ready to go out at any time. If even one of them falters, there is a situation where they can enter the position. We have to prepare the same."




After the opening, Hwang Jae-gyun came out mainly as first baseman. Heo Kyung-min used to play as a third baseman when he needed physical fitness.

Coincidentally, Heo Kyung-min injured his hamstring at the end of April.

The empty third base went to Hwang Jae-kyun, who had been waiting in steady condition.




I said my place disappeared, and I didn't have the determination.. → What would have happened without KT Hwang Jae-gyun
The match between Hanwha and KT at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 27th. KT Hwang Jae-gyun hit an RBI double in the ninth inning. Daejeon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.04.27/
I said my place disappeared, and I didn't have the determination.. → What would have happened without KT Hwang Jae-gyun
A game between the Doosan Bears and the KT Wiz at Jamsil Stadium on the 29th. Hwang Jae-gyun's glove and hat are placed on the third base. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.04.29/
Hwang Jae-gyun took over as the main third baseman immediately after Heo Kyung-min's departure. Hwang Jae-kyun filled Heo Kyung-min's vacancy perfectly by running like a fish in water at third base, which was originally his position.

Hwang Jae-gyun is batting .351 with an on-base percentage of .433 and a slugging percentage of .404 (OPS 0.837) in May. He ranks second in the monthly batting average team.

In a double header against the LG Twins held in Jamsil on the 17th, Hwang Jae-gyun continued his strong performance. In both Game 1 and Game 2, he started as the first hitter and third baseman. He played the leading role of offense by scoring three runs and two RBIs in a total of eight at-bats. KT swept two doubleheaders with Hwang Jae-gyun at the forefront.

KT Wiz manager Lee Kang-chul said, `Although the score gap widened in the batting line, we were able to turn the tables with the concentration of batters such as Hwang Jae-gyun and Kang Baek-ho, as well as Rojas' chasing home run"I was delighted.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.