As a second free agent, pitcher Son Seung-rak, who was negotiating a contract with Lotte Giants, decided to retire.

Lotte said today (7th) Son Seung-rak announced his retirement through the club.

Son Seung-rak, who was the second free agent after the end of last season, met four times with Sung Min-gyu, Lotte's general manager, and discussed re-contracts.

As negotiations slowed, Son decided to retire.

Lotte said, "Song Seung-rak's retirement was strong." I did. "

Accordingly, the club agreed to accept the retirement decision by respecting Son's will.

After completing the 2015 season, Son Seung-rak moved to Nexen Heroes for Lotte as his first free agent.

He played for Lotte for four seasons and finished with 94 saves.

In 2017, the team achieved 37 saves, the most in a season.

Son Seung-rak says, "Thank you to the team officials who helped me stay 'Lotte Man' for the last four years." I made a comment.

In addition, "I will keep the support and love of Lotte fans so hot and passionate in their hearts forever."

The Lotte team will hold a retirement ceremony in recognition of Son's contribution.

Kiwoom and Home will be staged at the Sajik Stadium in Busan from May 22 to 24.

Son Seung-rak, who made his debut at the Hyundai Unicorns in 2005, won 271 saves for 15 seasons at Nexen and Lotte, ranking second in the category.

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