'15th Love Home Run Campaign' SSG Choi Jeong, Already Hits 14th Big Blast... '1 Home Run → Supports Artificial Joint Surgery for 1 Patient'

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Choi Jeong (39, SSG Landers) has fired another home run cannon. Even at an age approaching 40, Choi, who leads the KBO in all-time home runs, continues to demonstrate his formidable power. Moreover, he effectively channels this strength to show compassion toward others, making him an even greater role model.

On the 2nd, ahead of the home game against Kiwoom Heroes at Incheon SSG Landers Field, Choi Jeong signed an agreement for the 'Love Home Run Campaign' together with International Baro Hospital.

The 'Love Home Run Campaign' is a representative social contribution activity of the team jointly carried out by Choi Jeong and International Baro Hospital for 15 years since 2012. The campaign operates by supporting the out-of-pocket costs for artificial joint surgery for one patient from a disadvantaged group in the Incheon area each time Choi hits a home run during the regular season.

From the campaign's start in 2012 through last year, Choi recorded a total of 418 home runs, providing opportunities for artificial joint medical support to 418 patients in the Incheon area. Additionally, during last season, he hit 23 home runs, consistently providing medical support to patients struggling with degenerative arthritis.

This season, Choi has already recorded 13 home runs. On this day, he drew another arc in the bottom of the first inning. With a 0-2 count, he crushed Kiwoom's starting pitcher Kenny Rosenberg's 128 km/h changeup, launching a go-ahead solo home run to the center field. He capped the season's 14th home run with back-to-back home runs, following the previous day's 8th-inning blast. This marks his 11th home run of the season and his 31st career back-to-back home run.

Choi Jeong continues to practice his unwavering love for his neighbors. Since each home run translates into direct medical support for a patient, this campaign has established itself as a meaningful activity that provides tangible assistance to the local community.

Choi Jeong shared his thoughts, saying, "The fact that we have been able to continue this campaign for 15 long years is due to the consistent interest and support of many people. I am always grateful that my home runs can help someone, and I will strive to do my best in every game so that the campaign can continue in the future."

Meanwhile, SSG plans to continuously carry out various regional coexistence programs that can provide practical help to disadvantaged groups in the Incheon area through collaboration with local organizations in its home region.

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