I'm going to burn the flames before I join the army! Hanwha Kim Ki-joong Lee Sang-hyuk Passes Managing Director...I'm going to join the army in December
Aug 14, 2025
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The South Korean military athletic unit announced the final successful candidates for the second round on the 14th.
Among baseball, pitcher Kim Ki-joong and outfielder Lee Sang-hyuk were listed as successful candidates in Hanwha.
Kim Ki-joong, who joined Hanwha in the second round of the rookie draft (2nd overall) in 2021, pitched eight ⅓ innings in three games this season with a zero ERA. Last year, he had 5 wins and 4 losses with a 6.56 ERA in 27 games while going back and forth between selection and relief, and many opportunities were not reached in the first team this year.
However, he is scheduled to start against Changwon NC on the 15th. This year, Um Sang-baek and Hwang Jun-seo, who were given the opportunity as five starters in Hanwha, both went into reorganization, creating a gap in the starting lineup, and Kim Ki-joong will fill the vacancy for now.
Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon said "(Kim) has been waiting and working hard for a long time"I expected his performance in the second half.
Outfielder Lee Sang-hyuk joined Hanwha as a nurturing player in 2022 and became an official player in 2023. This season, he played in 33 games as a pinch runner and a logistical guard and recorded a batting average of 286 and 3 steals.
They are scheduled to join the army in December.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.