Samsung Lions pitcher Woo Seung-wan wins August Olgot-eun Hospital Futures Monthly MVP

Published:2026.09.21 ・ 11:43

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Woo Seung-wan (left) and Woo Dong-hwa, director of Olgot-eun Hospital. /Photo=Samsung Lions

Samsung Lions right-handed pitcher Woo Seung-wan (21) was selected as the August Futures League monthly MVP awarded by Olgot-eun Hospital.

The award ceremony was held on the 20th after the home game at Gyeong-san Ball Park concluded.

Woo Seung-wan appeared in four Futures League games in August, recording one save, two holds, and an ERA of 0.00.

Samsung Group stated that "Woo Dong-hwa, director of Olgot-eun Hospital, served as the presenter on this day," and added that "Woo Seung-wan was given a modest gift certificate."

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