Choi Joo-hwan, Kiwoom and BFA, and BFA.Up to 4 years

Choi Joo-hwan, Kiwoom and BFA, and BFA.Up to 4 years

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Choi Joo-hwan signed a non-FA multi-year contract with original fastball team Kiwoom Heroes without exercising his free agent (FA) rights.토토사이트

"We signed a non-FA multi-year contract with infielder Choi Joo-hwan," Kiwoom announced on the 5th. "The contract period is up to four years, in the form of 2+1+1 years, and Choi Joo-hwan can receive up to 1.2 billion won."

Choi will receive an annual salary of 300 million won for two years from 2025 to 2026. If his contract is extended, he will be able to receive 300 million won each in 2027 and 2028.

Immediately after signing the contract, Choi Joo-hwan said, "I think the 2024 season spent at Kiwoom will be very memorable in my career. I have some regrets, but I enjoyed playing baseball more than ever," adding, "Kium chose me and offered me a multi-year contract. I had a lot of thoughts about applying for the free agent, but I wanted to stay at Kiwoom and be with my fellow players until the end of my career. I will do my best during the rest of my time."

"I am happy to continue to play with veteran batters with quality infield defense and slugging capabilities," the Kiwoom team said. "Choi Joo-hwan is a role model for younger players by leading by example both inside and outside the stadium. With his unique cheerful personality, he brings bright and positive energy to the team. We look forward to his future performances."

Choi began his professional career with the Doosan Bears in 2006. He transferred to SSG Landers through an FA contract in 2021, before joining Kiwoom as the No. 1 overall pick in the second draft in November 2023.

Choi Joo-hwan's overall KBO league performance is 1,398 games, a batting average of 0.276, 128 homers and 678 RBIs. This year, he played in 130 games and posted a batting average of 0.257, 13 homers and 84 RBIs.