Diaz's 56th home run that even summons legend Lee Seung-yeop? It's not impossible, but

Sep 19, 2025

Diaz's 56th home run that even summons legend Lee Seung-yeop? It's not impossible, but
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"56 Home Run? It's not impossible, but..."

Samsung Lions Diaz is continuing his steps to become a legend.

Diaz hit his 48th home run of the season in a game against the NC Dinos at Changwon NC Park on the 18th. While the team was dragged to 0-4 with four runs in the second inning, it was nutritious as it hit a three-run shot in the fourth inning. Thanks to this home run, Samsung came from behind to win 7-5 and further increased its chances of entering fall baseball.




The bigger meaning is that Diaz was on par with Navarro, who was a foreign player on his team. Navarro hit 48 home runs for Samsung in the 2015 season. This record remained the most home runs by a foreign hitter in KBO League history. Diaz set a tie record. If you hit one more home run, it will be a new history.

Diaz's 56th home run that even summons legend Lee Seung-yeop? It's not impossible, but
Samsung won the match between Samsung and NC at Changwon NC Park on the 18th with a score of 9-5. Diaz and Park Jin-man share the joy of victory. Changwon= Reporter Huh Sang-wook's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.09.18/
He also added three RBIs to increase his record to 142. The previous record number of RBIs for foreign players was 140 held by NC Thames. It's a new record. Park Byung-ho is also on the verge of breaking the record of 146 RBIs. 50 home runs and 150 RBIs of dreams seem possible. Samsung has nine games to go.

If 50 home runs and 150 RBIs are recorded, the competition for MVP can also ignite. Hanwha Eagles Ponce, with 17 wins and no losses, seemed likely, but with Diaz's recent momentum, it is worth sticking together.




So I met Diaz and asked. About records, MVP, etc.

"I know I have a chance," Diaz said of 50 home runs and 150 RBIs. I agree with the prospect that it is achievable. However, I don't want to care about the record. As soon as I care about the record, I will rush to hit all the visible balls. I know you'll be in a hurry by yourself," he said with a chuckle.

Diaz's 56th home run that even summons legend Lee Seung-yeop? It's not impossible, but
Samsung Diaz hits a three-run home run in the top of the fourth inning with no outs and runners on the first and second bases at Changwon NC Park on the 18th. Diaz hit his 48th home run, setting a tie for the most home runs in a season for a foreign hitter. Changwon= Reporter Huh Sang-wook's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.09.18/
Lee Seung-yeop's record of 56 home runs in a season in the KBO League is 'Legend'. When asked if this record would be difficult, Diaz said "I don't want to say it's impossible, but it's difficult", admitted coolly.




Regarding the MVP competition, Diaz also said, `I think the title of MVP is very grateful and appreciated. But this is not the time to think about MVP. I think I can wait for the results after I've done my job, and I don't think it's anything just because I think about MVP," replied daintyly.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.