[Official] 'July ERA 0.00 No. 1, Most Hits 20 No. 1' Official Announcement of the 2026 Futures League Rookie of the Month Award Winner

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For the 2026 Medihill KBO Futures League, the July Medihill Futures League Rookie of the Month Award, which recognizes the best low-experience player each month, was awarded to Goyang's pitcher Jeon Jun-pyo in the pitching category, who recorded a Wins Above Replacement (WAR) of 0.63 compared to replacement players, and LG infielder Son Yong-jun in the batting category, who recorded a WAR of 0.73.

Jeon Jun-pyo, the winner in the pitching category, graduated from Seoul High School and was selected by Kiwoom with the eighth pick in the first round of the 2024 Rookie Draft before joining the team. Jeon is regarded as a next-generation prospect for Kiwoom known for his powerful fastball, and he made his first-team starting debut on July 28 against LG, pitching five innings while allowing three earned runs in a strong performance.

Son Yong-jun, the winner in the batting category, attended Gimhae High School and Dongwon Technical College before joining LG with the 28th pick in the third round of the 2024 Rookie Draft. Based on his consistent performances, Son was selected as the second Medihill Futures League Rookie of the Month Award recipient this season, following his win in June.

Jeon Jun-pyo started both of his two appearances in the Futures League during July, pitching a total of 11 innings and posting an ERA of 0.00, ranking first overall. He also recorded second place in wins (2 wins) and a WHIP of 1.00. Notably, on July 23 against Hanwha, he threw 101 pitches over six innings, allowing only two hits while striking out seven batters without surrendering any runs, showcasing stable pitching.

Following his June performance where he led the league with 24 hits, Son Yong-jun continued his hot hitting in July by leading the league again with 20 most hits. Additionally, Son contributed significantly as a key hitter for his team, recording 12 RBIs (second overall). In particular, on the 27th against Hanwha, he led his team to victory with four hits and six RBIs in six at-bats.

The winner of the July Medihill Futures League Rookie of the Month Award will receive a commemorative trophy, along with a cash prize of 500,000 won and Medihill cosmetic products worth 500,000 won, sponsored by Medihill.

Meanwhile, the monthly Medihill Futures League Rookie of the Month Award was first established in 2024 through the sponsorship of Medihill, the title sponsor of the Futures League. It was created to encourage low-experience players active in the Futures League and support the development of promising young talents.

The selection criteria target players in their first to third year after joining a team who have met the required innings or plate appearances in the Futures League. The award recognizes the top pitcher and batter based on monthly WAR (Wins Above Replacement) in the Futures League.

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