Swansea City midfielder Eom Ji-sung turns out to be a KIA Tigers fan! He will throw the ceremonial first pitch today (7th) at Gwangju-KIA Champions Field, expressing his honor to serve as the representative ceremonial first pitcher for Gwangju.

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Eom Ji-sung (24, Swansea City), a flank midfielder for the South Korean national football team, will throw the ceremonial first pitch.

KIA Tigers will face the Hanwha Eagles in a 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League regular-season home game at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field at 6:30 p.m. on the 7th.

KIA announced, "We have invited Eom Ji-sung, a player for the South Korean national football team, to throw the ceremonial first pitch to pray for victory in the game held on this day."

Eom Ji-sung made his professional debut with Gwangju FC in 2021, played four seasons in the K League, and later transferred to Swansea City AFC in the English Championship League (EFL).

Additionally, Eom Ji-sung has recorded two goals in eight A-match appearances while wearing the national team jersey.

Eom Ji-sung said, "As I played for Gwangju FC, Gwangju is a city with special meaning to me. I am honored and consider it significant to be the ceremonial first pitcher for KIA Tigers, representing Gwangju."

He continued, "After watching a game for the first time last year, I became captivated by baseball and have been cheering for the Tigers ever since. In addition to throwing the ceremonial first pitch, I will enthusiastically cheer with fans visiting the stadium and pray for victory."

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