Heungkook Life secures FA Jung Ho-young with a "three-year total contract worth 540 million won"... "I will repay the new environment with good performance."

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Heungkuk Life Pink Spiders announced on the 16th that it has bolstered its roster for the new season by signing FA (free agent) middle blocker Jung Ho-young.

According to the club, the contract terms are for a three-year period with a total annual compensation of 540 million won (base salary of 420 million won and an option of 120 million won).

Debuting in the professional league as the first overall pick in the first round of the 2019–2020 rookie draft, Jeong Ho-young has demonstrated high batting averages and stable blocking skills while competing in both the league and the national team. Heungkuk Life Insurance plans to strengthen the height and mobility of its middle blocker lineup and diversify its tactics through this acquisition.

Jung Ho-young said, "I will quickly adapt to the new environment, contribute to the team, and repay the fans with good performances."

Coach Yoshihara evaluated Jung Ho-young as "a player who possesses height, speed, and blocking timing in equal measure," adding that he "will enhance stability in the middle and accelerate the pace of offensive plays."

A team official from Heungkuk Life said, "As a player whose competitiveness has been proven, he will greatly contribute to strengthening the team's organizational power," and added, "We will actively support him to deliver solid game performance in the new season."

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