Four-Month Reign: Lotte Becomes the Team to Beat
In July 2025, the Lotte Giants continued their winning streak in the Netizen Awards’ sports category, specifically the ‘Pro Baseball Award’. The team secured an impressive 2,534 votes (37.3%), holding onto their top spot for the fourth consecutive month. Safe to say, what started as a hot streak is shaping up to be a full-blown baseball takeover.
Why Are Fans Rallying Around Lotte?
This isn’t just about stats and hits—it’s about the vibe. The Giants’ on-field performance is matched by off-field energy: fans love the club’s communicative approach, electric team atmosphere, and a support culture that’s spreading like wildfire. That all combined into one thunderclap of fan approval—and the votes prove it.
Other Teams Holding Strong, But Distant
Coming in second was the KIA Tigers with 1,743 votes (25.6%). Though the gap widened since last month, KIA’s loyal fanbase is keeping their team in the spotlight. Whether they can close the distance in the second half of the season is anyone’s guess.
Meanwhile, Samsung Lions took third place with 742 votes (10.9%), proving once again that legacy and consistency go a long way. Hanwha Eagles claimed fourth (576 votes, 8.5%), a nod to rising young talent and high expectations from the fanbase.
Mid-to-Lower Tier Teams in a Tight Battle
Fifth place went to LG Twins (386 votes, 5.7%). Following them were:
- SSG Landers – 282 votes
- Doosan Bears – 226 votes
- Kiwoom Heroes – 159 votes
- NC Dinos – 137 votes
- KT Wiz – 17 votes
While they currently sit in the middle and lower tiers, the competition here is fierce. A solid second-half performance could shake things up dramatically.
What This Says About K-Baseball’s Fan Power
Beyond winning games, the Netizen Awards revealed something deeper: how fan culture drives team popularity. Lotte’s rise is proof that trailblazing energy—both on and off the field—can unite fans and conquer polls.
As next month’s results approach, one question lingers: Can Lotte keep this momentum alive—or will an underdog steal the spotlight?
