'Saving Doosan': Doosan Bears' veteran outfielder Jung Soobin honored with the first-ever Monthly Catch Play award for his decisive diving catch

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When it comes to defense, it is indeed Jung Soobin (36).

According to the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), Doosan Bears veteran outfielder Jung Soobin has been selected as the first recipient of the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League Monthly Catch Play award.

The newly established 'Monthly Catch Play' is an award recognizing players who make decisive defensive plays that contribute to their team's victory.

The first recipient was selected based on defensive performances from KBO League games in March and April, evaluated according to criteria set by the KBO Records Committee.

Jung Soobin, the first Monthly Catch Play winner, made a diving catch on the 5th at Jamsil Baseball Stadium during a game against the Hanwha Eagles, preventing a scoring crisis for his team.

With the score tied 0-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning, two outs, and runners on second and third, Hanwha's Kim Tae-yeon hit a ball that appeared to be a hit. Jung Soobin quickly sprinted a long distance and made a diving catch to knock the ball away, saving his team from the crisis.

Thanks to Jung Soobin's outstanding defensive play that halted the momentum, Doosan took the lead in the top of the fifth when Park Jun-soon hit a three-run home run, eventually securing the victory.

Jung Soobin's brilliant defensive play can be viewed on the KBO's official social media channels.

The Monthly Catch Play award ceremony is scheduled to take place during a Doosan home game in May. As a prize, the recipient will receive 1 million won, sponsored by ADT Caps.

The KBO emphasized, "In addition to the monthly awards, ADT Caps will continue to highlight outstanding defensive plays and players in the KBO League through the daily content 'Catch Play,' which features defensive highlights from every game on the KBO's official social media channels, and the '2026 ADT Caps KBO Defensive Player of the Year' award to be presented at the end of the season."

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