KT Wiz has named outfielder Jang Jin-hyuk as a compensation playhttps://iwilldecor.comer for pitcher Um Sang-baek, who has built a new nest in Hanwha Eagles as a free agent.토토사이트

KT said on the 18th, "It is a recruitment to strengthen the fielders' power," and added, "Jang Jin-hyuk is a player with more slugging power, defense, and base running ability than the KBO League average."

Lee said, "Jang Jin-hyuk, an immediate power player, will create synergy with existing outfielders."

Jang joined Hanwha in 2016 and posted a career batting average of 0.244, 12 homers, 100 RBIs and 37 steals. In the 2024 season, he played in 99 games with a batting average of 0.263, nine homers, 14 steals and 44 RBIs.

Right-handed pitcher Um Sang-baek, who played for KT, signed a four-year contract with Hanwha for up to 7.8 billion won as an FA on the 8th.

According to the regulations, KT received 100% of Eom Sang-baek's 2024 season salary (250 million won), a FAB grade, and Jang Jin-hyuk, one other than 25 protected players.