Ulsan Whales Holds May Monthly MVP Ceremony → Pitcher Naga and Position Player Bae Young-bin Selected

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Ulsan Whales selected pitcher Naga Taesei and position player Bae Young-bin as the monthly MVPs for their outstanding performances throughout May.

On the 9th, Ulsan Whales announced that it held the "May Monthly MVP Ceremony" prior to its home game against Kia Tigers at Ulsan Munsu Baseball Stadium on the 8th. According to the team, Naga and Bae Young-bin, who received the honor, were each awarded a prize of 300,000 won.

Naga, selected as the May Pitcher MVP, appeared in four games last month, pitched 25⅓ innings, and recorded two wins, an ERA of 2.84, and 27 strikeouts.

As a starting pitcher, Naga delivered consistent, long-inning pitching that brought stability to the team's mound. He was highly praised for his ability to maintain composure in critical situations, his exceptional strikeout skills, and his aggressive approach that effectively shut down opposing lineups, significantly contributing to team victories.

The Position Player MVP was Bae Young-bin. Over the course of May, Bae appeared in 16 games, posting a batting average of 0.240 (12 hits in 50 at-bats), four RBIs, and three stolen bases.

Notably, Bae demonstrated excellent plate discipline. He drew 15 walks and hit-by-pitches, achieving an on-base percentage of 0.415, helping to ignite the team's offense. He also played a crucial role as a clutch hitter. Bae hit game-winning home runs on May 11 and 28, and currently holds the team record with four game-winning hits.

In addition, Bae reliably anchored the infield defense with his wide range and accurate throwing, repeatedly saving the team from critical situations. His dedicated performance on both offense and defense was the driving force behind his MVP selection.

In response to the players' performances, Jang Won-jin, Ulsan Whales Head Coach, offered his heartfelt praise.

Head Coach Jang Won-jin said, "Naga brought stability on the mound, while Bae Young-bin provided stability on both offense and defense. Their dedication to team victory over individual records was highly commended." He added, "I look forward to all players continuing to grow together through friendly competition."

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