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Retired Samsung closer Oh Seung-hwan to open high-tech training center for next generation

The former pitcher is opening an academy in Daegu to mentor young players and help develop baseball talent with data-driven regimens.

2026.7.31

The retiring Samsung Lions pitcher Oh Seung-hwan speaks at a press conference prior to a KBO regular-season game at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on Sept. 30. [YONHAP]

KBO saves leader Oh Seung-hwan doesn't regret decision to retire

Samsung Lions reliever Oh Seung-hwan, the all-time saves leader in Korean baseball, said Tuesday he has no regrets about his decision to hang up his spikes. Oh, who is 43, will wrap up his 21-year professional career after this season.

2025.10.1

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Samsung Lions pitcher Oh Seung-hwan poses for a photo after an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on Aug. 14. [JOONGANG ILBO]

'I did not feel emotions': KBO's 'final boss' looks back on 21-year career

Oh Seung-hwan reflects on his career and retirement after 21 years in professional baseball.

2025.8.19

Samsung Lions pitcher Oh Seung-hwan speaks at a press conference in Incheon on Aug. 7, announcing his plan to retire after the 2025 KBO season. [NEWS1]

KBO's 'Final Boss' announces retirement: 'I couldn't perform at 100 percent'

Oh Seung-hwan, the 'Final Boss,' announced his upcoming retirement following declining performance and health issues.

2025.8.7

Samsung Lions reliever Oh Seung-hwan pitches against the Kia Tigers during a KBO regular-season game at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on June 11. [YONHAP]

KBO saves leader Oh Seung-hwan to retire after 2025 season

Oh Seung-hwan, the all-time saves leader in Korean baseball, announced Wednesday he will retire after this season at age 43. Oh has spent his entire 15-year career in the KBO with the Samsung Lions, notching 427 saves

2025.8.7

Kiwoom Heroes starter Kim In-beom looks disappointed at the top of the fifth inning in a game against the Samsung Lions at Gocheok Sky Dome in western Seoul on Friday, with two outs and runners on first and third base. [YONHAP]

Heroes fall to consecutive sweeps at home as Lions trail at third

Samsung Lions closer Oh Seung-hwan also made a bit of history, setting a new record for the most saves by any player in any league in Asia with his 408th KBO save.

2024.4.29

Samsung Lions closer Oh Seung-hwan pitches during the ninth inning of a game against the SSG Landers at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on Oct. 14, 2023. [NEWS1]

'Stone Buddha' Oh Seung-hwan sticks with Samsung Lions on two-year, 2.2 billion won deal

The Samsung Lions have re-signed veteran pitcher Oh Seung-hwan on a two-year deal worth 2.2 billion won ($1.65 million), keeping the “Stone Buddha” in Daegu for a fifth straight year.

2024.1.16

Oh Seung-hwan of the Samsung Lions pitches against the NC Dinos at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on Tuesday. [NEWS1]

Veteran closer Oh Seung-hwan records 500th career save

Oh Seung-hwan of the Samsung Lions recorded his 500th career save on Tuesday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning against the NC Dinos to further cement his legacy as the greatest stopper Korean baseball has ever seen.

2023.6.7

Five former big leaguers to lead KBO squads facing MLB

Five former big leaguers will form the backbone of the KBO squads taking on the MLB next month, with Lee Dae-ho, Oh Seung-hwan, Kim Kwang-hyun, Yang Hyeon-jong and Kim Hyun-soo getting one more chance to play with their former big league colleagues

2022.10.18

Samsung Lions catcher Kang Min-ho congratulates closer Oh Seung-hwan after he records his 300th career save against the Kia Tigers at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on Sunday. [YONHAP]

Oh Seung-hwan makes history with 300th career save

Samsung Lions closer "Stone Buddha" Oh Seung-hwan recorded his 300th career save on Sunday night, a historic milestone for pitching in the KBO.

2021.4.26