'Naga Woo Su-tu (수상)' Ulsan Whales, Shines Even in First All-Star Game Since Inauguration

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Ulsan Whales demonstrated their clear presence even in their first Futures All-Star game since establishment.

On the 10th, Ulsan Whales successfully concluded the 2026 KBO Futures All-Star Game held at Seoul Jamsil Baseball Stadium, creating a meaningful stage to introduce both the club and Ulsan Metropolitan City to baseball fans nationwide.

As Korea's first citizen-owned team, Ulsan Whales participated in their inaugural Futures All-Star Game, contributing to the Southern League championship (a 4-0 victory with a prize of 10 million won). Pitcher Naga Taisei recorded a hold by pitching one scoreless inning with one strikeout, earning him Woo Su-tu (수상) (prize: 1 million won).

During this Futures All-Star Game, Ulsan Whales players delivered unique performances that brought additional joy to fans. Alex Hall appeared in a kangaroo concept symbolizing Australia, Kim Seo-won dressed as the team's official mascot Orca, and Noh Kang-min entertained the crowd with a giraffe costume. The team also unfurled a banner reading "Thank you, KBO fans; thank you, Ulsan citizens," expressing gratitude to fans nationwide and residents of Ulsan while adding deeper meaning to their first All-Star appearance since establishment.

Naga, who received Woo Su-tu (수상), stated, "It was already a great honor to represent Ulsan Whales in the Futures All-Star Game during our inaugural year, so I am truly delighted to also receive Woo Su-tu (수상). I thank my teammates who sweated alongside me and all the fans who supported us. Taking this experience as confidence, I will show more responsible performance in the second half of the season to help Ulsan Whales reach even greater heights."

Ulsan currently leads the Southern League with 40 wins, 27 losses, and one draw across 68 Futures League games this season. The roster includes players who have previously excelled in professional leagues such as Ye Jin-won, Byeon Sang-gwon, and Kim Dong-yeop. Recently, they added Choi Ji-man, a former Major Leaguer, and Ha Jae-hoon, who won the saves champion title with SSG Landers before transitioning to a batting role and achieving a .300 batting average.

Having achieved meaningful results in their first Futures All-Star Game since inception, Ulsan has showcased its growth potential as a club. Moving forward, the team plans to continue growing alongside fans based on the pride of representing Ulsan as a citizen-owned team and taking on greater challenges.

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