Hanwha’s Moon Dong-ju Shatters KBO Velocity Record, KIA’s Choi Hyung-woo Reaches Historic Milestones
Suwon, South Korea – Hanwha Eagles pitcher Moon Dong-ju, 21, etched his name into KBO League history on September 20th, unleashing a fastball clocked at 161.4 km/h during a game against the KT Wiz in Suwon. This record-breaking pitch surpasses his own previous league-best of 160.7 km/h,set on August 5th against KT in Daejeon,solidifying his position as Korea’s premier fastball pitcher.
Alongside moon’s velocity milestone, KIA Tigers veteran Choi Hyung-woo, 42, enjoyed a record-setting season, becoming the first player in KBO League history to accumulate 4,300 total bases and 1,700 runs batted in. Choi also hit 24 home runs, becoming the oldest player to reach 400 career home runs (now at 419) and record 20 home runs in a single season. These achievements highlight a season of remarkable performance and enduring legacy within Korean professional baseball.
These individual accomplishments come as the [joa Pharmaceutical Pro Baseball Awards] approach, raising anticipation for the selection of the league’s moast improved player.The remarkable seasons of both Moon and Choi are expected to be central to the discussion, alongside other breakout performances, as the awards ceremony recognizes the year’s most impactful players.
Reporter Seungjae Yoon contributed to this report.
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