Infielder Hwang Jae-kyun, who is guarding the KT Wiz’s hot corner, became the 22nd KBO player with 1,000 RBIs.

Hwang Jae-gyun started as a third hitter and third baseman in the 13th game of the season against the Samsung Lions of the 2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League held at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 31st.메이저놀이터

Hwang Jae-kyun, who had been withdrawn with a fly ball in his first at-bat, gave his team a 3-1 lead with two RBIs and timely hits against pitcher Kim Dae-woo, who had changed with two runners loaded in the second inning.

Hwang Jae-gyun, who recorded 998 RBIs before the game, added 2 RBIs and became the 22nd KBO player with 1000 RBIs. In addition, Hwang Jae-gyun, who has already scored 1,000 points, became the protagonist of simultaneous achievement of 1,000 points and 1,000 points. This is the 12th all-time, and the 4th active player after Choi Jeong (SSG Landers) – Choi Hyeong-woo (KIA Tigers) – Kim Hyun-soo (LG Twins). He is the 6th all-time right-hander and the 2nd active player.

Hwang Jae-kyun, who had recorded 1998 hits in his professional career before the game, added one hit, leaving only one hit to 2000. There are only eight players in history who hold the record of 1000 RBIs, 1000 runs, and 2000 hits. The achievement of the great record is approaching.

Hwang Jae-gyun played 76 games before the game, batting average of 0.303, 86 hits, 3 homers, 32 RBIs and 44 points, adding strength to KT’s rebound in the second half.

Meanwhile, the match came to an abrupt point. KT led 3-1, but Samsung scored 2 points to tie the game 3-3. Round 3 is in progress.