'Great news for Korean baseball!' Yoon Dong-hee delivers two RBIs in Futures League, successfully fine-tuning his batting form ahead of the Asian Games

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Lotte Giants outfielder Yoon Dong-hee (23), who is set to be called up for the national baseball team ahead of the 2026 Nagoya-Aichi Asian Games, sharpened his real-game readiness by demonstrating excellent batting form in the Futures League.

On the 10th, Yoon Dong-hee started as the leadoff hitter and right fielder in a Futures League match against Ulsan Whales at Sangdong Baseball Stadium in Gimhae, Gyeongnam, recording one hit in four at-bats with two RBIs to open up his team's offense.

Although Yoon Dong-hee has been named to the national baseball team for the Asian Games, his first-division performance this season has not been particularly strong. In 76 games, he posted a .241 batting average (60 hits in 249 at-bats), five home runs, and 24 RBIs. His batting average over his last 10 first-division games remained at .240, leading to his removal from the first-division roster after the Samsung match on the 2nd. Yoon Dong-hee returned to action in the Sangdong Ulsan game on the 9th, recording two hits and one walk in three at-bats, and added RBIs in today's game, sending a positive signal for his Asian Games participation.

In today's match, Yoon Dong-hee struggled somewhat against Ulsan Whales' starting pitcher Nagawa early on. In his first at-bat of the bottom of the first inning, he was retired by a foul fly to first base. In his second at-bat in the bottom of the second, he also struck out swinging.

However, his focus worthy of a national team player shone at crucial moments. With the team in a scoring opportunity in the bottom of the fourth inning—one out with runners on first and third—Yoon Dong-hee stepped up to the plate and hit a ground ball toward the shortstop area, driving in the runner from third base. He recorded his first RBI of the game for his team and began gradually finding his batting timing.

With his batting form fully restored, Yoon Dong-hee's bat delivered a decisive blow in the bottom of the sixth inning when his team led 5-2. With one out and a runner on second base in a scoring situation, Yoon Dong-hee connected perfectly with an outside pitch, launching a two-run double that split the gap between left and center field. The powerful hit easily brought home the runners, showcasing his characteristic explosive swing and power-hitting ability. Yoon Dong-hee was later replaced by outfielder Park Ha-neul to end the game.

Participating in the Futures League match to fine-tune his real-game readiness ahead of the final national team call-up, Yoon Dong-hee recorded multiple RBIs and a long hit today, clearly demonstrating that his batting rhythm has returned to normal. He is expected to be a solid boost for the Korean national team lineup, which aims for its fifth consecutive Asian Games gold medal.

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