"We recruited Kang Jin-seong (30), an outfielder from the SSG Landers. Kang, who was drafted by the NC Dinos as the 33rd overall pick in the fourth round of the 2012 Rookie Draft, wore the Doosan Bears uniform as compensation for Park Geon-woo, the FA in 2021. In the 2023 season, we moved to the SSG Landers through trade," Kang said.메이저놀이터

Kang Jin-sung recorded 325 hits in 1,236 at-bats for 476 games, 26 home runs, 155 RBIs, 145 runs, and a batting average of 0.263 during his nine seasons in the KBO League. In the 2020 season, he showed sophisticated contact and long-distance production skills, including a .300 batting average and double-digit home runs in 121 games.

Kiwoom officially said, "Kang Jin-sung has the advantage of being able to play multiple positions both inside and outside as a mid- to long-distance right-handed hitter," adding, "Kang Jin-sung is expected to play various roles in offense and defense next season."

He can play both the infield and corner outfield. However, the proportion of first basemen is high. It is a lottery ticket worth scratching for Kiwoom, who still craves long balls. Kang Jin-seong recently made public the news on his SNS account that he signed a contract with Kiwoom.

In a cool-headed light, Kiwoom did not have a clear owner of the first base after Park Byung-ho left. Veteran Choi Joo-hwan, who took charge of the first base this year, will be eligible as an FA. Another veteran Lee Won-seok, who signed a multi-year contract for the first time in the team's history, is in a slump. Kang is the perfect fit in the Kiwoom environment. He could get quite a few chances.

However, it is necessary to show continuity. In a cool way, the feeling of "one hit one more" in the 2020 season is still strong. There was a reason why Doosan and SSG gave up Gangjinseong after that. Kiwoom can be constantly given opportunities, but the competition is that much more intense. We have to see the game at first base rather than the outfield.