I'm going to stand on the ground in another way...Should I open the second act of baseball life as a leader

Nov 03, 2025

The first round of semi-PO Samsung-SSG held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 9th. Samsung's Park Byung-ho is training before the game. Incheon = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.10.9/

Pinch hitter Park Byung-ho hits in the bottom of the seventh inning in Game 3 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/

"We will take another step toward the second goal."

The Samsung Lions announced the retirement of Park Byung-ho (39) on the 3rd

After being selected as the LG Twins' first nomination in 2005, he transferred to Samsung through a trade in May last year after passing through Nexen Heroes (currently Kiwoom) and KT Wiz.

Having made a fresh start for Samsung, Park made a perfect comeback by hitting 23 home runs that year.

He played in 77 games this season and had a batting average of 199, but showed off his reputation as a home run hitter by hitting 15 home runs.

Playing in 1,767 professional games, he posted a career batting average of 272, 418 homers and 1,244 RBIs. In particular, he recorded 52 home runs in 2014 and 53 home runs in 2015, setting a record of 50 home runs for the first two consecutive years in the KBO League.

He marked a milestone in the history of home runs in the KBO League, with a total of six home runs.

In addition to KBO, he played for Minnesota (including Triple-A Rochester) in the Major League for two years from 2016.

Park Byung-ho expressed his feelings about retirement through his agency, `Rico Sports.'

Park Byung-ho was nominated by the LG Twins and started his career as a professional baseball player he had dreamed of since childhood"Thanks to the fans' support, he was called the home run king, and he was able to make a big record of 400 home runs." he expressed his gratitude.

In addition, regarding the future steps "Now I'm going to stand on the ground in a different way." Teaching his juniors, he said, "I will continue to love baseball."

1st semi-PO match between SSG and Samsung held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 9th. Samsung's Park Byung-ho is taking a hit. Incheon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.10.09/

Next, Park Byung-ho's retirement speech.

Hello, I'm Park Byung-ho.

In 2005, he was nominated by the LG Twins and started his career as a professional baseball player he had dreamed of since childhood.

The excitement and nervousness of the first day on the ground are still unforgettable.

I just couldn't believe I was playing baseball under the same sky wearing the same uniform as the seniors I saw on TV.

Playing for LG Twins, Kiwoom Heroes, KT Wiz, and Samsung Lions, I received so much love and support.

Thanks to the fans' support, he was called the home run king, and he was able to leave a big record of 400 home runs.

Every moment on the ground was the greatest gift of my life.

I decided to retire after a long period of thought, feeling that over time, there are more injuries, and it's hard to play like before.

It's a shame, but what's bigger than that is gratitude.

I was a very happy player because of all the people I met through baseball and the fans who were always with me.

Now I'm going to stand on the ground in a different way.

I will continue to be a person who loves baseball while teaching my juniors.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has supported me so far.

Let's take another step toward the second goal.

1st semi-PO match between SSG and Samsung held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 9th. Samsung's Park Byung-ho is entering the batter's box. Incheon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.10.09/

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.