“I had a strong desire to stay with Kia”.
The Kia Tigers have signed Jong-wook Ko to a free agent contract. The Kia Tigers announced on the 21st that they have signed Ko Jong-wook to a two-year contract for a total of 500 million won, including a down payment of 100 million won, an annual salary of 150 million won, and an option of 100 million won.
He earned only 70 million won in salary this year, but by declaring himself a free agent, he was able to increase his contract and salary. Although it is a two-year contract and not a large sum of money, it is a reversal of fortune that he won a free agent contract after undergoing a tryout as a released player. This will allow him to continue his professional career until the age of 36 in 2025.
Go played in 114 games this season, hitting 80 hits with three home runs, 39 RBIs, and a 2-for-9 slugging percentage. He was especially strong in scoring position, going 3-for-4 with runners in scoring position. 먹튀검증 After starting outfielder Na Sung-beom was sidelined from the opening game due to injury, he performed solidly as a replacement. He also contributed with his defense, starting in left field.
He has a high batting average of 3.3 percent and is known for his precise hitting.
Despite the fact that he has a difficult time maintaining his batting average, he uses his experience and finesse to score runs. He was also recognized as one of the best pinch-hitters in the league. Kia signed him as a free agent with the expectation that he will be a reliable pinch-hitter next season.
Go Jong-wook said, “I’m grateful to KIA and the coach for giving me another chance. I was given the opportunity to become a free agent, but I wanted to stay with KIA and not another team, so I quickly finalized the contract.” “I will be a player who can repay the support of the Tigers fans with good performance,” he said.
The KIA team said, “We signed this contract because we highly value the performance of Ko Jong-wook, who has played a big role in the team’s batting lineup for the past two years, and we expect him to be a great strength for the team in the future.”