'There was no return to SSG'Shocking Hanwha Train, and a season...Kim Kang-min announces retirement from active duty
Oct 02, 2024
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On the 2nd, the Hanwha Eagles announced the list of retired and released players.
Veteran outfielder Kim Kang-min drew attention. Kim Kang-min, who has played as a franchise star for the Wyverns and SSG Landers since joining the SK Wyverns in 2001, became the main character of the shocking case of moving to the Hanwha Eagles through the second draft ahead of this season. He was loved by fans for his best center field defense in the league and his beastly style of play.
SSG fans stood up in anger that they were just watching Kim Kang-min's transfer, and the aftermath of the problem also affected the resignation of Kim Sung-yong, the former general manager.
Thus, Kim Kang-min ambitiously wore the Hanwha uniform. It seemed that he could be a good role model in Hanwha, which has many young outfielders.
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There were also rumors that Kim Kang-min would return to SSG after the end of the season and end his career. However, Kim Kang-min's choice was the end of his active career.
Kim Kang-min has not been able to compete with Hanwha this season with a batting average of 2.24 with one homer and seven RBIs in 41 games. He recorded a career-high 1,487 hits with 139 home runs and 681 RBIs in 1960 games.
Meanwhile, Hanwha, along with Kim Kang-min, accepted Lee Myung-ki and Jung Woo-ram's intention to retire. Jung Woo-ram has already held a grand retirement ceremony. And it was decided to release pitcher Lee Seung-kwan's Junghoon Lee, catcher Lee Jae-yong, and outfielder Kim Sun-dong.
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