Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Hard-hitting catcher goes for record-tying 10th KBO Golden Glove

The reigning Korean baseball batting champion will look to claim a record-tying award this week, a year after missing out on nomination. Doosan Bears catcher Yang Eui-ji is favored to win his 10th career Golden Glove.

2025-12-09

Veteran slugger Choi Hyoung-woo rejoins old team Samsung Lions

The greatest run producer in Korean baseball history is returning to the club where it all began more than two decades ago. The Samsung Lions announced Wednesday they have signed the 41-year-old slugger Choi Hyoung-woo to a two-year contract.

2025-12-03

Tigers slugger Choi Hyoung-woo becomes oldest winner of top KBO monthly award

Kia Tigers slugger Choi Hyoung-woo became the oldest winner of the top monthly prize in Korean baseball on Monday, claiming the prize at 41 years, five months and 24 days old.

2025-06-09

2020 batting average leader Choi Hyoung-woo re-signs with Kia Tigers

By signing a three-year contract with the Kia Tigers at 4.7 billion won ($4.3 million) on Monday, Choi Hyoung-woo is expected to play until he is at least 39 years old.

2020-12-14

Kia's Choi stays calm, collected and ferocious at the plate

Although the Kia Tigers failed to advance to the postseason by finishing fifth, their veteran Choi Hyoung-woo once again had a solid season by winning the league's batting title at .354. Choi will now earn his second FA status.

2020-11-09