If Korea's exhausted Trout misses the batting average title, not to mention the MVP, the Rookie of the Year is in danger

Aug 26, 2025

If Korea's exhausted Trout misses the batting average title, not to mention the MVP, the Rookie of the Year is in danger
KT-LG match held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 31st. In the top of the fifth inning, Ahn Hyun-min is catching his breath by facing Song Seung-ki. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.31/



You said you're sure you'll win three awards, but you're going to be in danger of winning the rookie award?

KT Wiz 'Korea's Trout'Ahn Hyun-min is unusual. It is clear that the upward trend has been dampened, whether due to the opponent's checks or physical strength.

Ahn Hyun-min went beyond KT and became the KBO League's best 'hit product' this season. Although he did not make the opening entry, he was reborn as a KT-centered hitter at once with a picturesque home run against Doosan Bears' closing pitcher Kim Taek-yeon on May 1.




The powerful batting from the muscular body surprised everyone watching. Long balls were also long balls, but the speed of the ball leaving the infield was unrivalled. On top of that, Ahn Hyun-min's greatest strength is his contact ability and pioneering eye. He was a home run hitter with few strikeouts and many walks, so he was a player that could only appear in cartoons.

It came up really frighteningly. Home runs were not enough to play, and Samsung Lions Diaz hit so unrivaled that it was difficult to catch up, but he performed tremendously in percentage records such as batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. And he entered the regular at-bat in the second half of the year, and all three categories were wide apart from the second-place players, so there was a confident voice that "Ahn Hyun-min's three gold medals were won." As mentioned above, it seems that there is little chance of falling into a slump due to good contact ability, so it seems that it will continue to rise steadily. Rookie of the Year award is basic, and he was mentioned as an MVP candidate.

If Korea's exhausted Trout misses the batting average title, not to mention the MVP, the Rookie of the Year is in danger
KT-LG match held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 30th. Ahn Hyun-min is disappointed after hitting a foul with one out and runners on first base in the top of the fourth inning. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.7.30/
But Ahn Hyun-min was also a person. It's my first full time since I joined the team. His size is so sturdy that he doesn't seem to be tired, but he had no choice but to slowly get tired in the lack of experience and hot weather. Eventually, I had a calf injury. It wasn't a major injury, but it was an aftereffect of running a lot.




In addition, the opponent's checks have become severe. Coach Lee Kang-chul praised Ahn Hyun-min for being a cool-headed style, but since he is a person, he has no choice but to be impatient when he has greed.

The record of the last 10 games shows the current state of Ahn Hyun-min. He has no home runs with a batting average of 265 and only three RBIs. If you look at the hot July results, you can see the comparison right away. He hit 441 with five homers and 14 RBIs in July. Won the monthly MVP award. But it has been silent since August.

In the meantime, the slugging percentage category was reversed by Diaz. With his slugging percentage down to .585, Diaz is at .610. The on-base percentage is stable at 453, but the problem is the most important title batting average. The batting average, which was in the 360-percent range, fell to 345, and Doosan Yang Eui-ji, who is 333, is hitting hard. Samsung Kim Sung-yoon and Lotte Giants Reyes are also players who can come up more.




If the hitting title is lost to other players, there could be a dark cloud over the award of the Rookie of the Year award, let alone the MVP. Leading contender Song Seung-ki of the LG Twins has already won 10 games. The team is also racing to the top. If you win the regular season, you will be given a team performance advantage.

Will Ahn Hyun-min be able to bounce back after overcoming the slump in August. I'm waiting for the cool autumn weather, but I haven't heard from you until the end of August.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.