[Photo] Hwang Jae-gyun exchanging final farewells with teammates

The retirement ceremony for KT Wiz championship captain Hwang Jae-gyun was held on the 13th at Suwon KT Wiz Park.

Registered on a special roster for retirees that day, Hwang Jae-gyun appeared at the plate as a pinch hitter for shortstop Kwon Dong-jin with one out and no runners in the bottom of the sixth, with KT leading 5-2. It was his first appearance in 345 days since the game against the Hanwha Eagles in Suwon on Oct. 3 last year. Not only the home KT fans but also the visiting Lotte fans applauded his appearance, and before stepping into the box, Hwang Jae-gyun took off his helmet and acknowledged the third- and first-base sides in return.

Hwang Jae-gyun greets teammates during his retirement ceremony. Sept. 13, 2026

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