Doosan Rookie of the Year-Lotte 1R Blitz Trade Jung Chul-won, Jeon Min-jae, Kim Min-seok, Choo Jae-hyun, and Choi Woo-in carried out a 2-3 mega trade

Nov 22, 2024

(from left) Chung Chul-won-Kim Min-seok. Sports Chosun DB

Doosan Bears and Lotte Giants made a huge trade.

Doosan gave up pitcher Jung Chul-won (25) and infielder Jeon Min-jae (25) to Lotte on the 22nd and made a 2-3 trade to acquire outfielders Kim Min-seok (20), Choo Jae-hyun (25), and pitcher Choi Woo-in (22).

Right-handed left-handed outfielder Kim Min-seok graduated from Hwimungo University and joined Lotte in the first round of the 2023 rookie draft (3rd overall).

He had a batting average of 255 (102 hits in 400 at-bats), three homers, 39 RBIs and 53 runs in 129 games last year, his debut season. His 100th hit in his debut season as a high school graduate was the eighth in KBO League history. He has a batting average of 211 (16 hits in 76 at-bats), six RBIs and 14 scores in 41 games in the 2024 season.

A game between Kiwoom and Doosan at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on the 25th, and Jeon Min-jae of Doosan hits in the bottom of the 5th inning. Jamsil = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2024.07.25/

The 2022 KBO League SSG Landers and Lotte Giants game was held at Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on the 19th. Lotte's Chu Jaehyun. Busan = Reporter Huh Sang-wook's wook@sportschosun.com/2022.06.19/

Left-handed left-handed outfielder Choo Jae-hyun joined the Nexen Heroes (currently Kiwoom Heroes) in the second third round of the 2018 draft (28th overall) and wore a Lotte uniform in a trade in 2020.

Choo Jae-hyun's overall performance in the first division is a batting average of 238 (82 hits in 345 at-bats) in 144 games, five homers and 31 RBIs. His overall record in the Futures League is .344 with a batting average of 403 games (413 hits in 1,358 times at bat), 30 homers and 209 RBIs.

Right-hander Choi Woo-in graduated from Seoul High School and joined Lotte in the second eighth round (71st overall) of the 2021 draft. By the 2024 season, he has taken the mound in 21 games in the Futures League with a 2-1-2 hold and a 9.24 ERA, and has no record in the first division.

Jung Cheol-won recorded 23 holds in 2022 and played 161 games in the first division, including the KBO Rookie of the Year award, with 13 wins and 10 losses, 22 saves, 35 holds, and a 4.05 ERA. In addition, Jeon Min-jae played 177 games in the first division, including 100 games as an infielder this season, batting average of 255, 82 hits, 37 RBIs and 51 points.

A Doosan official said, `Kim Min-seok has sophisticated contact skills and Choo Jae-hyun has outstanding pioneering vision. Two players with their own distinct strengths will be a great addition to the outfield depth." "Choi Woo-in is a promising pitcher with a maximum speed of 154 kilometers. I recruited him based on his potential", he explained.

Lotte said "The club pursued this trade to strengthen the bullpen and strengthen the infield depth." he said.

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