[Breaking News] 'Home Run Champion' Matt Davidson concludes his tenure with NC Dinos: "New foreign investor will be announced immediately after contract completion"

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NC Dinos officially announced the decision to part ways with foreign infielder Matt Davidson (35), who was the 'Home Run Champion' of the 2024 season.

NC stated that it will conclude its partnership with Davidson after the home game against Kiwoom Heroes at Changwon NC Park, which is part of the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO League', on the 26th. This decision was made after a comprehensive review of the team's 2026 season roster management and the need to strengthen competitiveness for the second half of the season.

Davidson had previously showcased overwhelming power-hitting abilities during the 2024 season, securing the KBO League Home Run Champion title and playing a key role in the team's core lineup. However, NC ultimately decided to make a bold move to replace the foreign hitter, weighing the team's long-term roster plans and the need for a second-half comeback.

This season, Davidson has played in 62 games, recording a batting average of 0.286 (62 hits in 217 at-bats), 8 home runs, 37 RBIs, and an OPS (on-base percentage + slugging percentage) of 0.816. In his last 10 games, he hit .433 (13 hits in 30 at-bats) with 1 home run and 6 RBIs, showing solid performance. He also had a standout game the previous day (25th) against Lotte, going 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs in 4 at-bats.

NC is currently in the process of recruiting a new foreign player to replace Davidson and plans to make an official announcement as soon as the contract is finalized.

NC Dinos General Manager Im Sun-nam stated, "After carefully reviewing the current roster to prepare for a second-half comeback, we decided to make a player change. We sincerely thank player Davidson for his dedication and contributions to the team during his time here."

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