"Roh Si-hwan's shocking second-tier trip." Director Kim Kyung-moon said, "In the end, I have to come and hit him. I got a lot of text messages, so I said good things."" [the site of a war]

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He signed the largest contract in the history of the KBO league, which was 30.7 billion won for 11 years, but he headed to the second division after playing only 13 games. Nevertheless, Hanwha Eagles coach Kim Kyung-moon (68) still showed faith in Noh Si-hwan (26).

On the 13th, Hanwha excluded Noh from the first-team entry. He called up infielder Choi Yu-bin (24) ahead of the home game of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League with the Samsung Lions on the 14th.

Coach Kim met with reporters at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 14th and said, "(Roh) Si-hwan practiced harder, had a strong sense of responsibility, and prepared hard as he became a FA," adding, "I opened the lid after I went to the national team, but it didn't work out well and I was stressed myself." He explained, "My performance is not as good as I thought and my team is a team, but I thought I was stressed out, so I thought about taking a step back and taking time out."

Hanwha's No. 4 hitter Noh Si-hwan signed an 11-year, non-FA multi-year contract worth 30.7 billion won after the end of last season. It was the scale of the contract that surprised everyone. As such, the weight and symbolism of Hanwha were considerable.

However, he only posted a batting average of 0.145 (8 hits in 55 at-bats) in 13 games this season. His strength, long hit, was not displayed at all, and his batting average in scoring position was 0.095. There were many cases where the pulse was cut off in front of Noh Si-hwan. In the game against the KIA Tigers on the 10th, he also made a throwing error in defense. He exposed his anxiety by making three errors not only in hitting but also in defense.

In the end, Hanwha made a decision. For now, he plans to play in the Futures League and put down the burden and adjust the hitting sense. Coach Kim said, "Today is my day off, and I will probably play as a designated hitter except for two days after tomorrow and the day after tomorrow." That's how we win back-to-back games. It's good to sign a non-FA multi-year contract, but that's how stressful it is. "I hope I can take that out and come back with a little light heart and do well in the team," he said.

We also talked in person. Director Kim said, "I got a lot of text messages. I'm not breaking up with my thoughts on that for a short time now, but I need to get better quickly and come back. We still have a long way to go. He texted me very well."

On this day, Hanwha formed a lineup of Lee Won-seok (center fielder), Jonathan Ferraza (right wing), Moon Hyun-bin (left wing), Kang Baek-ho (designated hitter), Chae Eun-sung (first baseman), Ha Joo-seok (second baseman), Lee Do-yoon (third baseman), Choi Jae-hoon (catcher), and Shim Woo-jun (striker). The starting pitcher is Moon Dong-ju.

Roh Si-hwan's vacancy will be filled by Lee Do-yoon. Director Kim said, "Don't you have Do-yoon. There is also (Kim) Tae-yeon, and anyone can send it," he said. "Doyoon will do well. Do-yoon has been in good condition, but he hasn't been able to go to the game much, but I hope he will go to the game and fill the spot well without Si-hwan."

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