Even with surgery, the first nomination → the youngest 20 holds → the annual salary of billions of dollars is impressed...21-year-old left-hander to be rewarded with 65 ⅓ innings of fighting spirit
Even with surgery, the first nomination → the youngest 20 holds → the annual salary of billions of dollars is impressed...21-year-old left-hander to be rewarded with 65 ⅓ innings of fighting spirit
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Lee Byung-hun (21), who had to undergo surgery right before the rookie draft and spend time, has risen to the rank of 100 million won in annual salary three years after his debut. Lee was compensated with 65 ⅓ innings in the 2024 season.메이저사이트
According to the results of major players' annual salary contracts for the 2025 season released by the Doosan Bears on the 13th, left-hander Lee Byung-hun signed an annual salary contract for next season at 130 million won, up 261.1 percent (94 million won) from the previous 36 million won. It was the first time since his debut as a professional player in 2022 that he signed a contract with an annual salary of 100 million won. The annual salary of 40 million won was also a big twist for a rehabilitation player.
Lee Byung-hun, who made his name as a special left-hander during his time at Seoul High School, was named Doosan's first pick in the KBO Rookie Draft held in August 2021. He was rehabilitating after undergoing surgery for a bone fragment of his elbow in July of that year, followed by internal collateral ligament surgery in August, but achieved his dream of becoming a professional with the highest ranking in recognition of his maximum 151km fastball and growth potential.
Lee Byung-hun finally made his debut in the first division in September 2022 after a period of patience, and tasted the professional taste with a 3.60 ERA in nine games. Manager Lee Seung-yeop, who took office the next year, noted Lee Byung-hun as a key agent to lead the Bears' left-hander bullpen, saying, "It smells like a ball," and Lee Byung-hun set the stage for the birth of a 20-hold left-hander with a 4.67 ERA with five holds without winning or losing 36 games last year.
Lee has established himself as an indispensable pitcher for Doosan's bullpen this season. He pitched 77 games with six wins, one loss, one save, 22 holds, and 2.89 ERA (21 earned runs in 65 ⅓ innings), contributing significantly to Doosan's decision to rank fourth in the regular season. He played the most innings among left-handed bullpens in pro baseball, and shared the top spot in most games with veteran SSG Landers right-hander Noh Kyung-eun.
Lee Byung-hun's dedication naturally led to a milestone. He took the mound as relief pitcher at the game against the KT Wiz on Sept. 14 and allowed one walk and one strikeout in ⅔ innings, recording his 19th hold of the season, beating Cha Myung-joo (18 holds) in 2001 to break the Bears' record of most holds held by left-handers.
Lee Byung-hun did not stop there, but added one hold against the Samsung Lions in Jamsil on September 17 to make his first 20 holds, the symbol of a top bullpen pitcher. Lee Byung-hun, who was born on June 4, 2003, conquered the 20-hold mark at 21 years, 3 months, and 13 days and became the youngest left-hander to hold 20 holes in KBO League history, beating Jung Woo-ram (SK Wyverns, 21 years, 3 months and 23 days) in 2006.
Despite his career high school career, Lee failed to join the 2024 WBSC Premier 12 national team led by Ryu Joong-il after the season ended. He underwent surgery to remove bone fragments in his left ankle at a designated hospital on Oct. 16, and pledged for next season. The surgery was relatively simple to remove bone fragments in his ankle.
After removing the stitches at the end of October, Lee performed a rehabilitation program prepared by the club instead of the final camp in November. According to Doosan officials, Lee will be able to participate in the Sydney spring camp in Australia at the end of January next year in 100 percent condition. Expectations are already high for Lee's upgraded performance in the 2025 season, which will include his first annual salary of 100 million won after removing a bone fragment from his ankle.