[Official] Seo Geon-chang of "Heroes" returns to Kiwoom after 5 years, "A place with many good memories."

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Seo Geon-chang (37) returned to his former team Kiwoom Heroes.

Kiwoom announced on the 16th that it signed a player contract with infielder Seo Geon-chang for an annual salary of 120 million won. As a result, Seo Geon-chang will wear the Heroes' uniform again for the first time in five years.

Seo Geon-chang graduated from Gwangju Jeil High School and started his professional career by joining the LG Twins as a nurturing player in 2008. He moved to the Heroes in 2012 and dominated the Rookie of the Year and the Golden Glove at the same time, establishing himself as the league's top second baseman.

In 2014, he won the regular season MVP award for the first time in KBO league history, surpassing the 200 hits (final 201 hits) mark in a season. Seo Geon-chang, who played for the Heroes until July 2021, continued his career with LG (2021-2023) and KIA Tigers (2024-2025).

In the KBO League, he has played in 1,360 games in 15 seasons, recording a batting average of 0.297 with 1,431 hits, 41 homers, 854 runs, 519 RBIs, and 233 steals.

Seo Geon-chang said through the club, "I feel new to be able to stand in front of the fans who loved me a lot," adding, "I'm happy in itself that I have the opportunity to stand on the ground." As I have returned to a place with many good memories, I will take responsibility and prepare hard to play a good season while taking good care of my juniors," he said.

Kiwoom club said, "We welcome Seo Geon-chang's return to his home team. He is a player who understands the culture and system of the Heroes as well as rich experience, he said. "As he is a player with thorough self-management, I expect he will be able to show enough competitiveness if he prepares well for this winter."

Seo Geon-chang will join Goyang National Baseball Training Center from the 25th and begin training.

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