At 43, Choi Hyung-woo builds another "first-ever" monument → "I really had no thoughts about personal records" [Daegu on-site]

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Samsung Lions' Choi Hyung-woo (43) has erected yet another monument. He became the first player in KBO League history to reach 1,000 extra-base hits.

On the 31st, Choi started as the cleanup hitter and left fielder in the game against Doosan Bears at Daegu Samsung Lions Park. With the score tied 2-2 in the bottom of the third inning, two outs, and a runner on second base, he hit a one-run double to right field off opposing starter Choi Min-seok. Samsung won 9-4, making Choi's double the go-ahead, game-winning hit of the day. Samsung also avenged the frustration of having suffered back-to-back walk-off losses to Doosan on the previous two days with walk-off home runs.

With this, Choi recorded 1,000 extra-base hits (doubles + triples + home runs) in 2,364 games since his debut in 2002. He has 553 doubles, 20 triples, and 427 home runs. The second-place record in this category belongs to SSG Landers' Choi Jeong (39) with 985 (443 doubles, 12 triples, 530 home runs).

Starting as the cleanup hitter on this day, Choi contributed to the team's victory with one hit in three at-bats, one RBI, and one run scored, including drawing a walk in the bottom of the fifth inning. He also took the field as a left fielder rather than a designated hitter to cover for Koo Ja-wook (33), who was dealing with back discomfort.

Choi Hyung-woo is a "living legend" who continues to set new all-time records across various batting categories. He leads in hits (2,649), RBIs (1,779), doubles (553), total bases (4,523), and at-bats (8,528). He ranks second in plate appearances (9,998), and third in games played (2,364), runs scored (1,392), and home runs (427).

Even this season, after returning to his original team Samsung from KIA Tigers, he has demonstrated his continued prowess with a .346 batting average (5th), 63 hits (7th), 8 home runs (tied 10th), and 42 RBIs (tied 4th).

After the game, Choi Hyung-woo stated through the club, "I really had no thoughts about personal records. I think it's great if my extra-base hits helped the team win. I really wanted to win today, and because all the players focused with the same mindset, we achieved a good result." He added, "I am also grateful to the fans who always fill the stands. We will strive even harder in the next series (the 2nd–4 against Daegu NC Dinos) to show good games together."

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