Seo Geon-chang of the Kiwoom Heroes showcased a performance reminiscent of his prime on July 29, recording five hits in a game against the LG Twins at Jamsil Stadium.
Batting as the leadoff designated hitter, Seo went 5-for-6 with two RBIs, three runs scored, and one stolen base, leading his team to an 18-11 victory.
The game featured a total of 40 hits, with Kiwoom recording 23 and LG 17, and lasted 4 hours and 23 minutes, concluding just after 11 p.m.
After the game, Seo told reporters, "Fortunately, I didn't have to play defense, so it wasn't too hard for me. However, it's almost my first time playing such a long game without going into extra innings, and everyone was really exhausted."
He added, "I think the players who had to play defense really struggled, but I'm glad we finished the game with a win."
Regarding his recent hitting success, he mentioned, "I've been maintaining my good form by having many conversations with the hitting coaches."
When asked if he had regained the feeling of his past 200-hit season, he replied, "I can't go back to that time, but I'm focusing on what I can do now. I'm trying to remember the good things from back then and am researching how to blend those with my current approach to hitting."
Seo Geon-chang achieved a historic milestone in 2014 by becoming the first player in the KBO League to record 200 hits in a single season.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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