He also has a good defense and batting condition that can match one win. He started for two consecutive days in right field, and today he will burst.

Oct 22, 2025

Hanwha Choi In-ho is hitting in the third round of the playoffs between Hanwha and Samsung at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 21st. Daegu=Reporter Huh Sang-wook's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.10.21/

I put it as a card to strengthen the attack, but he was a defense fairy.

This is the story of Hanwha Eagles right fielder Choi In-ho, who was put in a surprise move in Game 3. Along with starting shortstop Lee Do-yoon, "I paid attention to the strike" explained.

He hit a sharp pitch in the batting but had no hits.

But he shone in defense. As soon as he caught Ryu Ji-hyuk's fly ball at first base with no outs in the bottom of the third inning, he caught first baseman Kang Min-ho, who had a deep skip with a laundry line throw like an infielder, with a force-out. It was a defense that was appreciated enough for starter Ryu Hyun-jin to raise his arms and applaud.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, Kim Sung-yoon's large double-base hit sprinted to show an amazing catch that jumped in front of the fence.

In the third round of the playoffs between Hanwha and Samsung at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 21st, Ryu Hyun-jin on first base with one out in the bottom of the third inning is applauding right fielder Choi In-ho's defense that caught Ryu Ji-hyuk's fly to right field and even caught Kang Min-ho on the first base. Daegu=Reporter Huh Sang-wook's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.10.21/

Hanwha Choi In-ho is training for batting in the third round of the playoffs between Hanwha and Samsung held at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 21st. Daegu=Reporter Huh Sang-wook's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.10.21/

Choi In-ho said "The batting ball was not high, so the runner and the ball seemed to be the same. When I saw Kang Min-ho starting, I thought that even if he became safe, there was a backup, so let's throw it hard. I was lucky," he said with a smile. Regarding the super catch in the fourth inning, "Even if the bat didn't fit, I thought it should be helpful first whether it was in defense or running base."I was always preparing in defense. It was the most concentrated day of the year."

Choi In-ho, who showed perfect defensive performance, was also selected as the starting right fielder in Game 4. He will start in the seventh right field in the fourth playoff game against Samsung at Lions Park in Daegu on the 22nd.

3rd PO match between Samsung and Hanwha held at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 21st. Hanwha won 5-4 against Samsung. Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon applauds the players. Daegu=Song Jeong-heon, Reporter Song@sportschosun.com/2025.10.21/

Hanwha manager Kim Kyung-moon said in a pre-match briefing, `I think the hitting condition was good. Didn't he defend well enough to match his first win. I hope he will give strength to the batters even in the attack."

Hanwha will target Won Tae-in with Son Ah-seop (designated hitter), Luis Liberato (center fielder), Moon Hyun-bin (left fielder), Noh Si-hwan (third baseman), Chae Eun-sung (first baseman), Ha Joo-seok (second baseman), Choi In-ho (right fielder), Choi Jae-hoon (catcher), and Shim Woo-jun (striker).

Coach Kim Kyung-moon, who foresaw 'Bulpen Day' with Jung Woo-ju as the starting player, said, `We have to hit him today"I expected the batters to perform well.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.