Shock retirement announcement at 28, fresh start for 1st designated shortstop...I'll start as a coach for aspiring dreamers

Nov 18, 2025

Shock retirement announcement at 28, fresh start for 1st designated shortstop...I'll start as a coach for aspiring dreamers
In the game between Lotte and Doosan at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 27th, Doosan's Park Joon-young hits a hit and shares joy in the bottom of the third inning. Jamsil= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.04.27/



Park Joon-young (28), who suddenly announced his retirement, left a greeting to his fans.

Park Joon-young posted a message about his retirement on his SNS on the 17th.

Park Joon-young, who joined the NC Dinos in the first round of rookie draft in 2016, finished the 2022 season and wore a Doosan uniform as a compensation player for FA Park Se-hyuk.




He was considered to have plenty of potential to join the team as the first nomination. He was expected to grow into a large infielder with both offense and defense, but he couldn't play full time every year as injuries hampered him.

This year, he was selected as the opening shortstop. However, he has not played since May due to injury, and eventually played in 41 games and finished the season with a batting average of 225, one home run, 10 RBIs, and an OPS of 0.628.

Through SNS, Park Joon-young wanted to say thank you to the fans who showed great interest and love," he said, leaving a retirement greeting.




It also announced its future plans. Park Joon-young is trying to start anew as a coach who teaches and strives for young dreamers, not baseball player Park Joon-young"If you're interested in baseball, please contact me and I'll give you a little help if you can." Next is the full text of Park Joon-young's SNS post.

Shock retirement announcement at 28, fresh start for 1st designated shortstop...I'll start as a coach for aspiring dreamers
Park Joon-young of Doosan hits a game between Lotte and Doosan at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 27th. Jamsil= Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.04.27/
Hello, I'm Park Junyoung.

I think it's right to say hello even for a short time like this, so I'm writing. For 10 years from 2016 to 2025




I was so grateful and honored to be able to play baseball in the NC Dinos and Doosan Bears teams.

I wanted to say thank you to the fans who have shown me so much interest and love.

I was so sorry that I couldn't repay you as much as that kind of love.

I was always so happy to have Bears fans and Dinos fans in my heart. I won't forget to support you anytime, anywhere.

Finally, although I am now trying to start a new career as a coach who teaches and strives for young dreamers, not baseball player Park Joon-young.

Everything is new and unfamiliar, but I will not forget the fans' support and make other efforts.

If you're interested in baseball, please contact me and I'll give you any little help.

Please show a lot of interest and support once again.

For the last time!

I hope you always stay healthy and have a happy day!

Thank you so much.

I was happy.

Doosan Bears NC Dinos was the best

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Shock retirement announcement at 28, fresh start for 1st designated shortstop...I'll start as a coach for aspiring dreamers
The KBO League game between Lotte and Doosan at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 4th. Doosan Bears' Park Joon-young hits an RBI double in the fifth inning. Busan = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.04.04/


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