As the KBO League’s regular season draws near, anticipation is building with standout performances from players across teams. SSG Landers’ star slugger Choi Jeong is closing in on his historic 500th home run, recently hitting a two-run homer in a preseason game against Kiwoom Heroes. Rookie Jeon Tae-hyeon of Kiwoom also made headlines with a clutch two-run shot of his own. Meanwhile, foreign slugger Patrick Wisdom introduced himself to KIA Tigers fans with a towering two-run homer against the Doosan Bears. On the pitching front, Hanwha Eagles’ Eom Sang-baek and Moon Dong-ju showcased dominant performances, leading their team to a three-game winning streak against Lotte Giants. KT Wiz maintained its top position with an impressive shutout victory over NC Dinos, thanks to strong pitching from So Hyeong-jun and Park Young-hyun. With power hitters and top pitchers stepping up, this KBO season is shaping up to be a fiercely competitive one.
