[Official Statement] Kiwoom Heroes in a difficult position: "Considering signing Davidson? We can review it, but nothing is decided yet"

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As attention turns to the future of Matt Davidson (35), a former KBO League home run champion and foreign hitter who parted ways with NC Dinos after the game on the 26th, Kiwoom Heroes, which has been linked to a potential signing, has issued an official statement.

A Kiwoom Heroes official stated on the 27th, ahead of the away game against NC Dinos at Changwon NC Park, regarding rumors of a potential signing of Davidson: "We can consider it, but there is currently no concrete decision on signing him," drawing a clear line.

Prior to this, ahead of the KIA Tigers game held at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 24th, Kiwoom Heroes manager Seol Jong-jin (53) told StarNews regarding the possibility of signing two foreign hitters: "There is currently no concrete plan to immediately form a lineup with two foreign hitters," and added, "We plan to carefully observe Wills' pitching performance after he returns from injury before making a decision." With Wills scheduled to start against Changwon NC on the 28th, the emergence of signing rumors has placed the team in a difficult position.

Earlier, NC officially announced the termination of its contract with Davidson on the 26th. NC General Manager Im Sun-nam explained, "After comprehensively reviewing the team's operations for the 2026 season and strengthening competitiveness for the second half, we decided to replace the player." First, the KBO (Korea Baseball Organization) approved Davidson's waiver notice on the 27th.

Davidson delivered an outstanding performance in his final game for NC on the 26th, going 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs and one hit-by-pitch in four at-bats. In particular, after hitting a two-run single with two outs and bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth inning, he raised both hands to greet the fans, and at this moment of farewell, Davidson and his NC teammates shed tears, moving everyone.

Davidson, who wore the NC uniform in 2024, recorded a .306 batting average, 46 home runs, and a 1.003 OPS in 131 games during his first season, earning the home run championship. In the 2025 season, when he successfully renewed his contract, he demonstrated his enduring power with a .293 batting average and 36 home runs in 112 games, despite setbacks from injuries.

However, this season, he appeared in 63 games with a .290 batting average and 8 home runs, causing a sharp decline in his power-hitting ability, which ultimately led to NC's decision. The situation was even more regrettable given that his batting average had surged to .419 over his recent 10 games.

It remains to be seen whether Davidson, who is leaving NC, can continue his KBO League career by finding a new home, such as Kiwoom Heroes, as a proven power hitter.

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