Here's why a rejuvenated 41-year-old brother led, a surprise Shin Seong pushed, a transfer student supported and SSG strong

Sep 11, 2025

Here's why a rejuvenated 41-year-old brother led, a surprise Shin Seong pushed, a transfer student supported and SSG strong
The KBO League match between SSG and KIA held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 27th. Incheon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.08.27/



There's a reason why SSG is doing well.

A meaningful record came from SSG Landers. After the Samsung Lions' first record last year, it is the second time in KBO League history that they have produced three 20-hold players.

SSG finished its 20th record of the season with Kim Min recording a hold against the NC Dinos on the 10th. Earlier, Noh Kyung-eun (29 holds) and Lee Rowoon (27 holds) surpassed 20 holds, while Kim Min joined the 20 hold procession, building a solid must-win group.




Last year, Samsung was the first team to have 20 holds of three players. Lim Chang-min, Kim Jae-yoon, and Kim Tae-hoon set records. Last year, Samsung also advanced to the Korean Series by ranking second in the regular season amid the players' performance.

Here's why a rejuvenated 41-year-old brother led, a surprise Shin Seong pushed, a transfer student supported and SSG strong
SSG-LG match held at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on the 7th. Lee Woon is fighting hard. Jamsil = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.9.7/
SSG was also evaluated for its weak performance, which is rarely considered a candidate for the semifinals before the season. In particular, the bullpen was a problem. However, a major twist occurred with the addition of transfer Kim Min to Shin Seong-ik-woon. Closer Cho Byung-hyun's performance is also a big boost. At the heart of it was Roh Kyung-eun, 'rejuvenation baseball'. Thus, SSG is in a fierce third-place fight.

Noh Kyung-eun "I think this record came out because all the players did their duties in the positions given to them. Coach Lee Sung-yong and coach Kyung Heon-ho took good care of them, so they are spending the season without any major problems. And he pays a lot of attention to the management of players, especially in the training part. It is responsible for exercise, treatment, and massage. Thank you so much. I will take care of my body thoroughly so that I can protect my team's victory", he expressed his feelings.




Here's why a rejuvenated 41-year-old brother led, a surprise Shin Seong pushed, a transfer student supported and SSG strong
SSG Kim Min is pitching hard in a game between SSG and Lotte at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 8th. Busan = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.08/
Lee Woon is honored to be a member of the KBO's second record. Above all, it is a great pleasure for me to protect the team's victory. I didn't think I'd get this before the season either. I'll do my best to reach 30 holds in the future."

Finally, Kim Min is happy to achieve a "20 hold. There are a lot of games that I play in the front, and I will continue to play my role. Kyung-eun will try to make senior, Rowoon, and Byung-hyun set more records for holds and saves. Then the team's victory follows. I'll pitch better," he said daintyly.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.