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Outfielder Ahn Hyun-min adjusts approach at plate as KT Wiz remains No. 1 in KBO

Since returning from an injury, Ahn Hyun-min has struggled to adjust to the automated ball-strike (ABS) system, with his ability to predict whether a pitch will be inside or outside the strike zone working against him.

2026.8.27

Rise of the Monkey King: Second-year outfielder Park Jae-hyun powers Kia Tigers’ postseason push

The second-year outfielder’s breakout season has helped reverse his team's fortunes as he nears the 20-homer, 20-steal milestone.

2026.8.25

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Brewers sign Korean high school standout Shin

Milwaukee has signed versatile Chungdam High School outfielder Shin Hee-ju, the third Korean prep player to join an MLB club this year.

2026.8.13

KT Wiz outfielder Ahn Hyun-min kisses his trophy after winning Rookie of the Year at the 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO Awards at Lotte Hotel World in Seoul on Nov. 24. [YONHAP]

Young slugger emerges from anonymity to capture best rookie award

After spending the past several years in almost complete anonymity, KT Wiz outfielder Ahn Hyun-min emerged as one of the top young sluggers in Korean baseball this year, even winning Rookie of the Year at the 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO awards

2025.11.24

Ahn Hyun-min heads home after hitting a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning during the 2025 KBO All-Star Game at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon on July 12. [NEWS1]

Wiz rookie Ahn Hyun-min redefines power hitting with uncanny discipline, raw strength

In a league where raw power and polished plate discipline rarely come in the same package, KT Wiz outfielder Ahn Hyun-min is rewriting the mold — and maybe the record books.

2025.7.31

KT Wiz's An Hyeon-min is on fire with recent at-bats

KT Wiz outfielder An Hyeon-min, 22, has quickly become one of the hottest players in the KBO this May, capturing fan attention with a series of eye-popping performances that have transformed him from an unknown into a rising star.

2025.5.15

Lee Jung-hoo speaks to reporters following his arrival at Incheon International Airport in Incheon on Tuesday. [NEWS1]

Lee Jung-hoo unfazed by pressure of historic Giants contract

Korean outfielder Lee Jung-hoo feels excited rather than pressured after signing a six-year, $113-million deal with the San Francisco Giants, the biggest contract for a player posted from the KBO.

2023.12.19

The Kia Tigers re-signed Choi Hyoung-woo, right, on Monday. [KIA TIGERS]

2020 batting average leader Choi Hyoung-woo re-signs with Kia Tigers

By signing a three-year contract with the Kia Tigers at 4.7 billion won ($4.3 million) on Monday, Choi Hyoung-woo is expected to play until he is at least 39 years old.

2020.12.14

Ousted Eagles captain Lee Yong-kyu signs with the Heroes

Just less than a week after parting ways with the Hanwha Eagles, veteran outfielder Lee Yong-kyu found a new club to play for, the Kiwoom Heroes. Lee and the Heroes agreed to a one-year contract at 150 million won on Tuesday.

2020.11.10