The retirement ceremony for Hwang Jae-gyun, the championship captain of the KT Wiz in professional baseball, was held on the 13th at Suwon KT Wiz Park.
Registered that day on the special retirement players list, Hwang Jae-gyun came to bat 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 even the visiting Lotte fans applauded his appearance, and Hwang Jae-gyun responded by removing his helmet and bowing toward third base and first base before stepping into the box.
Hwang Jae-gyun enters his retirement ceremony. Sept. 13, 2026
[OSEN]
※ This article has been translated by AI. Share your feedback here.