Steadyness is evidenced by records...Kim Jae-yoon participated in the 6th consecutive season of 10SV&31st 600G 1

Aug 30, 2025

Samsung-Hanwha match held at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 29th. Kim Jae-yoon took the mound at the bottom of the ninth inning. Daejeon = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.8.29/

Samsung-Hanwha match held at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 29th. Kim Jae-yoon, who took the mound as the closing pitcher and defended the 5-3 victory, is shaking hands with catcher Lee Byung-hun. Daejeon = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.8.29/

Kim Jae-yoon (35) of the Samsung Lions is on the verge of achieving two meaningful records at the same time.

Kim Jae-yoon recorded his ninth save of the season in the game against the Hanwha Eagles at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 29th.

With the addition of saves on the day, there is only one left before achieving double-digit saves for the sixth consecutive season.

He also plans to achieve a record of participation. He has taken the mound in 53 games and 599 personal games this season, with only one game left until 600 games.

Kim Jae-yoon, who debuted in 2014, made 14 saves in the 2016 season, making his first double-digit save. Since then, he has made 21 saves as a closer since the 2020 season, and has continued to make 10 saves or more for five consecutive seasons starting with the 2020 season. In particular, he recorded 33 saves in the 2022 season, the most in a single season and second in the league.

Kim Jae-yoon also pitched in 13 games in August, recording a 1.35 ERA and four saves, continuing to play a key role in the team's bullpen.

KBO will award a commemorative award based on the citation rules if Kim Jae-yoon achieves 600 games.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.