'Futures All-Star MVP' Samsung outfield prospect's plea: "I hope Coach Park Jin-man will definitely watch"

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Han Su-ho (20), an outfielder for Samsung Lions selected as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 KBO Futures (minor league) All-Star Game, made a bold display of confidence toward Park Jin-man (50), the manager of the first division team, saying, "I will continue to show you my prepared form going forward."

On the 10th, Han Su-ho started as the fifth hitter and left fielder for the Southern League in the 2026 Futures All-Star Game held at Jamsil Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul. He delivered a powerful performance with 3 at-bats, 2 hits (including 1 home run), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored, leading his team to a 4-0 victory.

That day, Han Su-ho hit a towering solo home run that cleared the right-field fence for a distance of 120 meters in the bottom of the second inning with no outs and no runners on base, off SSG Landers' second pitcher Lee Do-woo's high slider, taking an early lead. He added another hit in the top of the sixth inning to complete a multi-hit game. Ultimately, he was named the MVP of the Futures All-Star Game, pushing aside NC Dinos' Shin Jae-in, who had hit a two-run home run. This marks the first time since Kim Jong-ho in 2010 that a Samsung player has won the MVP award at the Futures All-Star Game, a span of 16 years. Along with the honor, Han Su-ho received a trophy and prize money of 2 million won.

After the game, when met by on-site reporters, Han Su-ho recalled, "I thought I might become MVP after hitting the home run, but (Shin) Jae-in also hit a home run, so I refocused," adding, "I felt I had to hit one more." He further stated, "Since I had good batting from my first at-bat, I was able to approach my second and third at-bats with a relaxed mind."

Especially, Han Su-ho's joy was doubled as he recorded his first career home run at Jamsil Stadium, known for being 'pitcher-friendly.' He smiled, saying, "It was a well-hit ball, but because it was at Jamsil Stadium, I didn't think it would go over the fence at first," and added, "I felt really good the moment I realized it was a home run."

Han Su-ho has played in 45 games of the Futures League this season, showcasing his talent with a batting average of .306 (147 at-bats, 45 hits), 3 home runs, 23 RBIs, and 20 runs scored. His focus is now turning toward the first division stage.

He stated, "My strength is batting. I believe that if I hit better than other players, I can get opportunities." He added, "Defense is important too, but I must show clear competitiveness in batting. Next year, I really want to participate in the First Division All-Star Game."

Finally, he did not forget to express his firm resolve toward Park Jin-man, Samsung's first division manager. Han Su-ho conveyed a confident message: "I am working hard and preparing well in the Futures League. Although you probably didn't watch today's game, I hope you did. If I get promoted to the first division, I will show you my fully prepared form so that I can be of help to the team at any time."

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