"LG fans showed a lot of interest..." Twinsman → Request for release in 2016, farewell of KT on 36-year-old transfer

"LG fans showed a lot of interest..." Twinsman → Request for release in 2016, farewell of KT on 36-year-old transfer

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LG fans showed a lot of interest, but I'm sorry I couldn't live up to it."

Now Choi Dong-hwan, a pitcher who plays in KT Wiz's uniform, not the LG Twins, left his last greetings to LG fans.스포츠토토

After graduating from Kyungdong High School, Choi joined LG's uniform as No. 13 in the second round in 2009. Having played in 38 games since his debut season in 2009, Choi is an LG One Club man who has played only for LG except during his military service. In particular, he recorded a career-high with four wins, one loss, and four holds average of 3.47 in 54 games in the 2020 season. In the 2023 season, he recorded 45 games, one save, and one hold with an ERA of 3.19, helping LG to clinch the first overall title in 29 years. He also made his first save in six years against the Lotte Giants in Busan on Oct. 4, 2023.

The 2024 season, however, left a disappointing result. He played in 26 games, but posted an earned run average of 6.95 with one loss and two holds. Choi, who recorded an earned run average of 5.11 with 10 wins, six losses and four saves in 344 games for the LG Twins, requested the team directly to release him, and he became free as the team accepted the request.

Judging that he still has power in Choi's ball, KT offered to recruit him, and as Choi accepted the offer, Choi will leave Jamsil and start anew at Suwon. Early last December, KT reported the news of Choi's recruitment on the club's official SNS.

Choi Dong-hwan, who spoke with a reporter on the phone on the 10th, said, "I came to KT because of the manager's presence. The manager said, 'Thank you for coming to my team. Those words were big,'" Choi said. "The manager also said he wanted to bring me to KT through the phone, but those words gave me a lot of strength. Now I want to go to KT and do well."

A fresh start at KT is exciting, but I don't feel comfortable having to leave LG. Leaving such a team for 16 years is never easy. Choi Dong-hwan was restless when arranging the lockers at Jamsil Stadium.

"I cleaned up my luggage quickly in the locker of Jamsil Stadium," said Choi Dong-hwan, who laughed. "It's a shame, but the world won't collapse even if I leave. If I join a new team and show good performance, LG fans will also like it."

"I think LG is leaving with only good memories. The 2020 season was also memorable, and I also remember when I won the championship in 2023. Especially on the day when we celebrated our first place in the regular league, we became the closing pitcher and made a save for the first time in six years. I also remember that time. I have built so many memories and memories since I was a rookie."

He also tasted the victory of the Korean Series as he displayed impressive performances during the 2023 season. Choi allowed no runs in ⅔ innings in one game. "I met good teammates and won the championship. It is a gift that I will never forget."

Choi Dong-hwan, who is making a fresh start for KT, said, "I will do my best to feel that KT has taken me well. Even if I am not in the must-win group, I want to play the role that I am given. Then I will also follow the team's performance."

"I received a lot of attention compared to my skills. I'm sorry that I couldn't repay the expectations of LG fans. Thank you for your interest," he said. "I want to give KT fans even a little pleasure. Many fans are coming to KT Wiz Park, and I will do my best to help them watch the game."