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Kim Sung-hyun (39), who played as a one-club man for SSG Landers, is retiring from active play after 20 years since his debut.
SSG Landers announced that it will hold a retirement ceremony for playing coach Kim Sung-hyun at the home game against Doosan Bears to be held at Incheon SSG Landers Field on September 5.
Kim Sung-hyun, who graduated from Gwangju Jeil High School, began his professional career after being selected as the 20th overall pick in the second round of the third round in 2006. Since then, he has consistently played as a one-club man, appearing in 1,622 career games and recording a batting average of .268, 1,149 hits, 46 home runs, 456 RBIs, 559 runs scored, and 49 stolen bases, contributing to the team as a core infielder.
SSG decided to proceed with this retirement ceremony in recognition of playing coach Kim Sung-hyun's contributions as a one-club man who started as the starting shortstop and later served as an infield utility player, leading the team to Korean Series championships in 2018 and 2022.
This retirement ceremony will be held under the concept 'CUTIE SIX, THE GLOW GOES ON,' symbolizing playing coach Kim Sung-hyun, and is expected to be a meaningful event shared with fans who have supported the team for a long time.
Meanwhile, details of the retirement ceremony for playing coach Kim Sung-hyun will be announced separately at a later date.
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