The main characters of the 2025 FA first were Woo Kyu-min and KT...Two-year total contract of 700 million won
Nov 06, 2024
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KT announced on the 16th that it signed an FA contract with veteran pitcher Woo Kyu-min, who became eligible for FA, on the condition of a two-year contract period and a total of 700 million won (down payment of 200 million won, annual salary of 400 million won, option of 100 million won).
Woo Kyu-min is a veteran submarine pitcher representing the KBO League. During his time with the LG Twins, he performed all-weather activities, and succeeded in signing a four-year, 6.5 billion won "Awesome" contract with the Samsung Lions by obtaining his first FA qualification ahead of the 2017 season.
Woo Kyu-min, who played seven seasons for Samsung, newly joined KT through the second draft ahead of this season. He showed compliance with 45 games with KT this season with 4 wins, 1 loss, 4 holds, 1 save, and an ERA of 2.49. It's not a powerful pitch or overwhelming game, but he did his part in the middle when the team needed it, especially as a leader of pitchers in the dugout. In the postseason, he became a model by cheering for his juniors because his voice was hushed even at the age of 40.
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"I'm grateful to the club for providing me with an opportunity to spend two more years with good coaches, coaches, and players at the end of my career," Woo said. "As much as I'm grateful for this opportunity, I want to contribute to the team's advance to the Korean Series next year."," he said. Woo Kyu-min, who joined the professional league in 2003, is disgraced as a player who has not been on the Korean Series for the longest period among active players. So, I hoped to advance to the KT Korean Series this fall, but I had to swallow my regret because I was unfortunately eliminated from the playoff stage.
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