As a result, Choi Hyung-woo, an All-Star at the age of 42, made a three-run shot against Kiwoom for the first time in KBO's 1,700 RBIs
Jun 24, 2025
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KIA Tigers' Choi Hyung-woo scored a three-run shot to win seven consecutive games.
Choi Hyung-woo started as the fourth batter in the first of three consecutive games during the week against the Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 24th. Choi Hyung-woo, who improved his condition by taking a break against SSG Landers on the 22nd, showed his prowess by hitting a large home run in his first at-bat.
Choi Hyung-woo hit Kiwoom starter Kim Yoon-ha's second pitch in the first inning with one out and runners on the first and second bases, leading to a large home run that easily crossed the right-center fence. At ball count 1B, Kim Yun-ha threw a 142km fastball in the middle to catch the count, which was not missed by seasoned Choi Hyung-woo. A 130-meter-long home run. It was his 14th shot of the season. If KIA wins the game on the day, it will be able to win seven consecutive games.
Choi Hyung-woo increased his career RBI to 1,701 with this home run. It is the first 1,700 RBIs in the KBO league.
Choi Hyung-woo was proudly listed in the best 12 of the 2025 season All-Star Game announced on the 23rd. It became No. 1 in the Nanum All-Star designated hitter category. In the fan vote, he was defeated by Hanwha Eagles' Moon Hyun-bin, but he completed a great reversal in the team vote. Choi Hyung-woo won the oldest MVP in the All-Star Game last year.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
