I collected the salary of 4 people, but it is less than 200 million… KIA catcher, the reason why a great effort is needed

194 million won. 

It is not the salary of a single player. The sum of the salaries of the four employees came to 194 million won. This is the story of the KIA catchers. This is the reason why we need to work harder at the Arizona-Okinawa spring camp. 

The KIA Tigers have completed the 2023 annual salary contract. On the 29th, the contract details of 45 new contracts were announced at once. There are some who have risen a lot, and there are players who have been frozen. Of course, there are players who have been cut. It was an annual salary based on grades. 

King of stolen bases Park Chan-ho jumped from 120 million won to 200 million won. is the largest increase. Finisher Jung Hae-young, who recorded 30 saves for two consecutive years, signed for 230 million won, up 60 million won. 

Lee Jun-yeong, who played an active role as a left-hander in the bullpen, also raised 73 million won and received 140 million won. Lee Eui-ri, who won his first 10 wins, raised 60 million won and signed a contract for 150 million won.  

Hwang Dae-in, who played an active role as the main hitter with 91 RBI last year, received 130 million won, an increase of 100% from 65 million won, Ryu Ji-hyeok also increased by 45 million won to 150 million won, and Lee Chang-jin also increased by 100% to 140 million won. stamped on a circle 

The four catchers were insignificant. Joo Hyo-sang, who transferred from Stove League, raised 5 million won and signed a contract for 48 million won. There was no first-team performance for two years, but it was an impression considering the 2020 record.  스포츠토토

Han Seung-taek, who was a backup catcher last year, signed a contract for 80 million won with a reduction of 5 million won. Shin Bum-soo, who was in his 8th year, received 36 million won, and Kim Seon-woo, who is in his 2nd year this year, also received 30 million won. 

When the amount of the four catchers is added, it is 196 million won. This is slightly less than the salary of starting shortstop Park Chan-ho. Compared to Yang Eui-ji (4 years, 15.2 billion won), Lotte Yoo Kang-nam (4 years, 8 billion won), and LG Park Dong-won (6.5 billion won, 4 years), who hit the FA jackpot, it is as much as a sparrow’s tears. 

As Park Dong-won moved to KIA, living in the home became difficult. Joo Hyo-sang was recruited and another catcher trade was pursued, but withdrew. Instead, it was decided to run the 2023 season’s home with four catchers. However, it is also true that he looks so weak that there is no catcher with an annual salary of 100 million won. 

Question marks should be reversed to exclamation marks in Arizona and Okinawa camps. Coach Kim Jong-guk expects catchers to compete with each other and develop their strength in the home. It is a homework given to all four catchers.