Kim Dae-yu, a pitcher recently released by the KIA Tigers, offered his final farewell.
On the 25th, Kim shared on his social media, "It feels like just yesterday when I first wore the Tigers uniform in 2023, and now, four years have passed, leading me to say my last goodbye."
He continued, "Looking back, there were many moments of regret, but I have even more memories filled with gratitude and happiness. Sharing the valuable moment of winning with such great teammates will be an unforgettable memory in my baseball life."
Kim expressed his appreciation, stating, "I sincerely thank my wonderful teammates who always did their best in their roles, as well as the coaches and club officials. It was an honor to be part of this team, and I learned and grew so much during my time here."
He concluded, "I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Tigers fans who always supported us passionately. I was truly happy to be a part of the KIA Tigers, and I will continue to cheer for the future of the KIA Tigers and my teammates. Thank you for everything during this time."
On the 23rd, the KIA club announced that it would not be renewing contracts with six players, including outfielders Ko Jong-wook and Lee Chang-jin, and pitchers Hong Geon-hee, Kim Sa-yun, Kim Dae-yu, and Yoon Jung-hyun.
Additionally, the KBO office requested the removal of ten developmental players, including pitchers Jang Min-ki, Kang I-jun, and Jeong Da-hoon, catchers Kim Seon-woo and Lee Do-hoon, infielders Oh Jeong-hwan and Jang Si-hyun, and outfielders Lee Jun-beom, Cheon Jeong-min, and Kim Min-soo.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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