"The ability you want on the spot" Hanwha recruited FA Shim Woo-joon"Up to 5 billion won for four years"

Nov 07, 2024

'The ability you want on the spot' Hanwha recruited FA Shim Woo-joon'Up to 5 billion won for four years'
photo courtesy of Hanwha Eagles



Hanwha Eagles opened their wallets again this time.

Hanwha recruited "FA infielder Shim Woo-joon" on the 7th. The contract size is up to 5 billion won for four years (guaranteed 4.2 billion won and option 800 million won)," he announced.

Shim Woo-joon joined KT Wiz in the second special nomination (14 times overall) in 2014 and made his debut in the first division in 2015.



Shim Woo-joon, who has played more than 100 games in all seasons except 2023 and the first half of 2024, has a career batting average of 254, 275 RBIs and 156 steals (0.788 stolen bases) in 1,072 games. In the postseason, although he did not hit many hits, he also showed excellent defense.

'The ability you want on the spot' Hanwha recruited FA Shim Woo-joon'Up to 5 billion won for four years'
KT and LG at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 5th, and KT Shim Woo-joon with one out and second base hits an RBI double and cheers in the top of the 5th inning. Jamsil = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.10.05/
Hanwha explained "With the addition of Shim Woo-jun, we have secured stable shortstop resources with the fast feet and operational capabilities we want on the spot, strengthening the infield depth."



"Shim Woo-joon is a player who has the ability to become a mainstay of strengthening the center line next season with a steady and stable defense that can play more than 100 games in the season. It will be of various help to the team in that the introduction of pitch clock can put pressure on opposing pitchers."

Shim Woo-joon is also determined to make use of his strengths such as defense and base running to help the club's goal of 'growth as a prestigious club'. Shim Woo-jun "I sincerely thank the Hanwha Eagles for their good evaluation"As I joined the Hanwha Eagles squad as an FA player, I will take greater responsibility and show good performance on the field so that my team can win more games."





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