[Official] 'FA declaration → retirement without contract' Moon Sung-hyun returns as Goyang Heroes 2nd team coach! Kiwoom restructures Futures League coaching staff

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Kiwoom Heroes has newly restructured the coaching staff of Goyang Heroes, the Futures League (2nd team) and the cradle of player development, ahead of the second-half race. The most notable change is the transition of 'one-club man' Moon Sung-hyun (35), who declared FA (free agent) status at the end of the 2024 season but retired without securing a contract, into a coach.

Kiwoom Heroes announced on the afternoon of the 16th that it has restructured the coaching staff positions for Goyang Heroes ahead of the second-half schedule. The core of this restructuring is the entry of retired players into coaching roles and strengthening developmental continuity through internal personnel appointments.

First, Moon Sung-hyun, a veteran pitcher and living witness to the Heroes' history, will join as the bullpen coach for Goyang Heroes. Having joined the Heroes in 2010 and played exclusively for one team until 2024, Moon possesses a deep understanding of the organization and its players. Although he recently left with the regret of retiring without a contract after declaring FA status, he is now beginning his second baseball career as a coach at his 'home team,' the Heroes. He has recorded 25 wins, 37 losses, 16 saves, 18 holds, and an ERA of 5.00 in 280 games over his KBO League career.

Adjustments to the roles and responsibilities of the existing coaching staff were also made. Defensive coach Yoo Jae-shin will now oversee both defense and base-running simultaneously. Known during his playing days for his speed and exceptional base-running sense, Coach Yoo is expanding his scope to include base-running instruction, leveraging his strengths.

Strategy and base-running coach Lee Byung-gyu has moved to the batting coach position to guide the bats of Futures League prospects. The official coaching debuts of new faces are also noteworthy. Lee Myeong-gi and Jo Beom-jun, who had quietly supported the training of Goyang Heroes players as senior field coordinators, have been appointed as coaches. Coach Lee Myeong-gi has been named batting assistant coach, while Coach Jo Beom-jun has been appointed as relief pitcher assistant coach for the remaining squad, officially launching their coaching careers.

A Kiwoom organization official stated, "This coaching staff restructuring focused on utilizing internal personnel with deep trust relationships with the players to ensure continuity in the development system," and added, "We will continue to provide meticulous and generous support so that Goyang Heroes players can grow one step further."

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