Park Byung-ho is leaving Kiwoom... FA contract with KT for 3 years and 3 billion won

Park Byeong-ho, a native giant representing the KBO league, left Kiwoom and went to KT.

The KT professional baseball team announced today (29th) that they signed a contract with Park Byeong-ho for up to 3 billion won over three years, including a down payment of 700 million won, annual salary of 2 billion won, and options 300 million won.

Park Byeong-ho, who joined the professional team after receiving the first draft by LG in 2005, moved to Kiwoom in 2011 and realized his potential.

Park Byeong-ho has played 1,314 games so far this year, batting 0.278, 327 home runs, 956 RBIs and 819 runs.

KT General Manager Lee Sung-yong said, "I am happy to be with the best hitter in the KBO.

Park Byeong-ho said, "I am grateful to the club for treating me well.

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