"Now it's Moon Jung-bin's turn." Yeom Kyung-yeop's choice, hit→hit→two-run homer boom! The 'unknown infielder' proved himself.

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Seizing an opportunity is an ability, but making the most of it is also a player's ability. Moon Jung-bin (23, LG Twins), still unfamiliar to baseball fans, clearly demonstrated how he makes the most of opportunities.

On the 17th, Moon Jung-bin started at third base and batted fifth in a road game against SSG Landers at Incheon SSG Landers Field in the 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League. He contributed with two hits in three at-bats, two RBIs, and one run scored, including a go-ahead two-run home run, leading his team to a 6-4 victory.

Selected by LG in the second round, 77th overall, of the 2022 rookie draft, Moon Jung-bin played only in the Futures League after joining the team. Although he showcased outstanding batting skills, recording a .489 batting average (46 hits in 94 at-bats) in 2024, he finished the season without receiving any opportunities in the first division.

Last year, he finally got a chance in the first division but managed only a .167 batting average (5 hits in 30 at-bats) in 21 games. It was not easy to secure playing time on a team that won the championship.

This season, he calmly waited for his opportunity. In the Futures League, he hit .327 (32 hits in 98 at-bats) in 28 games with six home runs, 24 RBIs, and 21 runs scored, posting a .409 on-base percentage, a .591 slugging percentage, and an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 1.001. He was finally called up on the 15th.

At the time, manager Yeom Kyung-yeop immediately started Moon Jung-bin at first base batting seventh, explaining, "We kept watching him because he was good. We've given enough opportunities to (Kim) Sung-jin, and now it's Jung-bin's turn. I thought it was best for him to start right away, and since he's left-handed, I sent him out to try against a left-handed pitcher."

He did not miss the long-awaited opportunity. He made a strong impact in the season's first game. In four plate appearances, he recorded two hits and three walks, reaching base four times and contributing to the team's victory. He started again in the game on the 16th, going 1-for-2 with one RBI and one run scored. On this day, his batting order was moved up to fifth (third base).

He gave the team the lead in the bottom of the second inning. After Park Dong-won reached base on a walk in the bottom of the second, Moon Jung-bin delivered. He did not miss Kim Geon-woo's slider, which was moving toward the middle of the plate on a full count. The ball headed toward left-center field, a two-run home run with a distance of 125 meters, giving the team two points.

He also hit a hit in the sixth inning, recording two hits in three at-bats, two RBIs, and one run scored, before being substituted for Cheon Seong-ho before the defensive play in the bottom of the seventh.

Manager Yeom Kyung-yeop specifically highlighted Moon Jung-bin's performance. After the game, Manager Yeom said, "We lost in a comeback defeat yesterday, so an early lead was really important. Thanks to (Moon) Jung-bin's two-run home run, we were able to start the game's momentum in our favor," giving a thumbs-up.

With key position players struggling due to injuries or physical issues, Moon Jung-bin's addition is expected to provide significant strength to LG, which has been dealing with an injured roster.

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