5.2 billion won ↑ Even guarantee of selection, but in the end, it was Doosan…We'll make the sound of cost-effectiveness in 4 years

Nov 27, 2025

5.2 billion won ↑ Even guarantee of selection, but in the end, it was Doosan…We'll make the sound of cost-effectiveness in 4 years
Lee Young-ha taking a photo immediately after signing the contract. Photo courtesy = Doosan Bears



5.2 billion won ↑ Even guarantee of selection, but in the end, it was Doosan…We'll make the sound of cost-effectiveness in 4 years
A game between the Doosan Bears and the Hanwha Eagles at Jamsil Stadium on the 8th. Doosan's Lee Young-ha is pitching hard. Jamsil = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.04.08/
"I'm happy to be left in Doosan."

Doosan announced on the 27th that it signed a four-year contract with FA pitcher Lee Young-ha (28) for up to 5.2 billion won (2.3 billion won in down payment, 2.3 billion won in total annual salary, 600 million won in incentives).

Lee Young-ha joined Doosan with the first nomination in 2016. He, who had been highly anticipated since joining the team, has served as a key pitcher for the team by starting and relocating. He won his first double-digit victory in 2018 and ranked second in multiple wins in 2018 with 17 wins (4 losses).




This season, he mainly appeared as a relief pitcher and pitched in 73 games, recording 4 wins, 4 losses, 14 holds, and an ERA of 4.05. He played 802.1 innings in 355 games, recording 60 wins, 46 losses, 9 saves, 27 holds, and an ERA of 4.71.

A Doosan official said, `Lee Young-ha is an essential player for the team with the durability to play more than 60 innings a year on average.' `We expect young pitchers to play a leading role while also being a resource to keep the team's waist strong.'", he explained.

Lee Young-ha, who contacted Sports Chosun immediately after signing the contract on the 27th, said, `I am happy to remain in Doosan. I feel good to play in Doosan uniforms next year with my brothers and sisters and colleagues. I also thank the club for taking care of me a lot."




Lee Young-ha was one of the `hot potatoes' in the FA market. Multiple clubs that need to strengthen their pitchers have offered to recruit Lee Young-ha. The club offered more money than Doosan, and promised to guarantee the selection.

5.2 billion won ↑ Even guarantee of selection, but in the end, it was Doosan…We'll make the sound of cost-effectiveness in 4 years
Lee Young-ha taking a photo immediately after signing the contract. Photo courtesy = Doosan Bears
It was something that Lee Young-ha had no choice but to crave. But Lee's choice was Doosan. Lee Young-ha said "In fact, there were some clubs who said they would give me a bigger amount. Still, Doosan seems to have appreciated and treated me well enough, so I'm staying at Doosan. "There are also places where you suggested starting, and starting is something I have to be good at no matter which team I go to. I wanted to stay at Doosan and try to win on my own. Also, if the team needs me as a bullpen, it's right to play that role. It's not just guaranteed, but I want to do well and achieve it," he stressed.

Coach Kim Won-hyung, who took the helm of Doosan after this season, emphasized the need for Lee Young-ha, saying, `I want you to hold the internal FA.' Manager Kim also led Lee Young-ha's 'career high' season as Doosan's pitching coach in 2019.




Lee Young-ha said "Director Kim Won-hyung said he needed me in his inauguration. From the player's point of view, I felt grateful for that."

Some said 'Overpay' in the overheated FA market. Lee Young-ha said, "I will do my best to make sure that the sound comes out in four years."I'm determined.

5.2 billion won ↑ Even guarantee of selection, but in the end, it was Doosan…We'll make the sound of cost-effectiveness in 4 years
Lee Young-ha taking a photo immediately after signing the contract. Photo courtesy = Doosan Bears




This article was translated by Naver AI translator.