For the first time in history '40 Mr. Allstar' was born! "I really wanted to receive it"

Jul 06, 2024

In the 2024 KBO All-Star Game held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 6th, Nanum KIA Choi Hyung-woo hits a solo home run at the top of the 2nd inning. Incheon= Reporter's book @sportschosun.com/2024.07.06/

It was the day when the KIA Tigers' solver became All-star solver.

Choi Hyung-woo played as a member of Nanum All-Star in the 2024 KBO All-Star Game held at Landers Field in Incheon on the 6th and recorded 3 hits and 2 RBIs in 4 at-bats, including the first winning shot in the top of the 2nd inning and a timely hit in the top of the 8th inning. Based on this performance, Choi Hyung-woo was selected as Mr. All Star with 19 out of 21 votes in the press group's selection of Mr. All Star, receiving overwhelming support and receiving 10 million won in prize money.

Choi Hyung-woo, who was selected as Mr. All-Star on this day, will leave a record of 'the oldest ever'. Lee Byung-kyu, who was selected as Mr. All-Star at the age of 36 years, 9 months, and 11 days in the 2011 All-Star Game, was selected as Mr. All-Star at the age of 40 years, 7 months, and 4 days. Choi Hyung-woo's first Mr. All-Star selection, who played in a total of seven All-Star games since his professional debut in 2008.

After the game, Choi Hyung-woo came to Incheon with a little embarrassment because he was old. "My family came to the stadium with the intention of visiting and enjoying the stadium for the first time in a long time, but I received such a big award." He `I had a feeling since I hit a home run. Even after hitting a double, it was ambiguous because the game was not over yet, but I hoped it would not be tied after hitting a final timely hit. "I told Jeon Sang-hyun 'Stop it unconditionally.'"

On this day, Choi Hyung-woo performed a performance in which he received a helmet and bat from his children at his first at-bat. Choi Hyung-woo said "I was surprised even after doing it because I wasn't good at it due to my personality", and "I'm happy to get such a good result". "I've been playing in the All-Star Game, but I didn't get Mr. All-Star, so I wanted to get it," he said with a smile.

In the 2024 KBO All-Star Game held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on the 6th, Nanum KIA Choi Hyung-woo hit a solo home run and is welcomed by his children. Incheon= Reporter's book @sportschosun.com/2024.07.06/

Choi Hyung-woo made the meaning of the oldest Mr. All-Star saying, `It's good if juniors can feel that they can do it even when they're old.' I wondered if I could be present when young players were playing. Still, I think it would be meaningful if I could remind my juniors that they can show their skills in this kind of place even if they are old."

Choi Hyung-woo, who received good energy ahead of the second half of the year. He added "I think it's perfect in the rankings, personally and team-wise. We will prepare well and do our best to finish it as it is in the second half."

ppark@sportschosun.com

For the first time in history '40 Mr. Allstar' was born! "I really wanted to receive it"

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