Shocking drama FA Kang Baek-ho's body price for Hanwha is 10 billion won, canceled to the U.S
Nov 20, 2025
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FA slugger Kang Baek-ho decided to join hands dramatically with the Hanwha Eagles. While we don't know where the FA will go this season, a huge nuclear bomb has exploded.
According to an official familiar with Hanwha's situation, Kang Baek-ho dramatically agreed to an FA contract with Hanwha on the night of the 19th. The terms of the contract are about 10 billion won in total for four years.
It is a big twist. When Kang became a free agent, he was expected to have a competitive team, but Hanwha was not mentioned much there. The original club KT Wiz was active, and the Doosan Bears, who recently caught Park Chan-ho at 8 billion won, were also known to be interested in Kang Baek-ho.
The variable was the United States. Kang Baek-ho signed a contract with Paragon Sports Agency in the U.S. during this season. He was determined to try out for the major leagues. I actually tried to get on a flight to the U.S. on the 20th. He said he would go and train and try to advance to the Major League through a showcase.
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There were variables here, too. It was the second draft. In the second draft held on the 19th, Hanwha sent a total of four players without recruiting players. The transfer amount alone is 1.1 billion won.
On top of that, two veteran players, An Chi-hong and Lee Tae-yang, were nominated by Kiwoom Heroes and Hanwha Eagles, respectively. If the two who signed the FA contract were not included, there could be room for salary cap.
Thus, an environment was created to participate in the FA market, and after the second draft, he delivered his intention to Kang Baek-ho. Although he plays right field, first baseman, and catcher, there is no place to be called the main position. Since Kang Baek-ho does not have a proper defensive position, other competing clubs hesitated to fill the three-digit amount, and when Hanwha decided to fill the 10 billion won, things went smoothly. It has been confirmed that Kang Baek-ho also canceled his flight ticket to the U.S.
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In the meantime, he grabbed Kang Baek-ho and declared his will to challenge for the championship once again. He is a batter who can give fear enough at bat. If the position is well sorted out, the Hanwha lineup can be upgraded. Hanwha is also close to rejoining Peraza, a foreign hitter who played last year.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
