The Kia Tigers have increased their salary in a massive manner ahead of the 2025 season. The team announced on Monday that it has completed contracts with 44 of the 45 eligible players to renew their contracts.메이저놀이터

At the center of this contract is Kwak Do-gyu, the hidden hero of winning the Korean Series. Having started the season with an annual salary of 33 million won (33,055 dollars) last year, Kwak has established himself as a must-winner for his team by recording four wins, two losses and two saves and 16 holds in 71 games.

In particular, in the Korean Series, he showed a brilliant performance with two wins and no runs in four games. In recognition of this contribution, his annual salary rose 263.6% to 120 million won, marking the highest increase in team pitchers.

Kim Do-young has the highest impression rate. She was the youngest ever to win the MVP and Golden Glove award by achieving 30 homers and 30 steals, and received exceptional treatment, which increased by 400 percent from 100 million won to 500 million won.

A large number of players have also been paid for the first time. Yoon Young-chul (120 million won) posted seven wins and four losses in 81 ⅔ innings, while Hwang Dong-ha (100 million won) posted five wins and seven losses in 103 ⅓ innings. catcher Han Jun-su who showed a batting average of 0.307 and seven home runs also saw his salary increase to 140 million won.

The salaries of players who are about to become a free agent have also significantly increased. Golden Glove shortstop Park Chan-ho rose 150 million won to 450 million won, while Choi Won-joon rose 180 million won to 400 million won. Closer Jeong Hae-young was recognized for his father-son victory by signing a 360 million won contract, an 80 percent increase.

The only non-contracted player is Kim Sa-yoon. He had one loss, one save and an ERA of 4.62 in 23 games last season, and negotiations are underway at 34 million won from the previous year.

Meanwhile, Kia's coaching staff and its main players are participating in the first spring camp in Irvine, the U.S.A., including coach Lee Bum-ho. Kia, which boosted its players' morale through a significant salary increase, is aiming to win the title for the 2025 consecutive season.