'A Promise Engraved Instead of a Jersey Number' A Message to the Youngsters: "You Are the Future of Doosan Bears"

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"You Are the Future of Doosan Bears."

The jerseys of the rookies selected by Doosan Bears featured an unusual phrase instead of jersey numbers. This is a special message wishing for the limitless growth of the rookie players.

On the 21st, Doosan selected Seoul High infielder Kim Ji-woo (18) with the second overall pick in the first round at the 2027 KBO Rookie Draft held at the World Crystal Ball Room of Seoul Lotte Hotel.

Kim Ji-woo, who appeared on stage with his father, received the uniform from General Manager Kim Tae-yong. Where a jersey number should have been engraved, a message was left instead.

This is a modified version of the message "This Is the Future of Doosan Bears" originally found at Icheon Bears Park's Daldangari, the cradle of Doosan's 'ever-flowing well baseball' concept, now adapted as a direct message to rookie players. First-round pick Kim Ji-woo and second-round pick Seol Jae-min (18, Deoksu High) had their names engraved on the jerseys, adding further special meaning with the phrase "My First Professional Uniform."

Doosan also prepared a 'Rookie Welcome Box' for the 11th newly signed players, consisting of ball caps, logo balls, dolls, mufflers, and draft T-shirts. All members of the scouting team and staff who visited the event venue wore the same T-shirts to welcome the new recruits, and the boxes will also be delivered to rookies who could not attend the event in person.

A teaser video related to the Welcome Box was released on the club's YouTube channel, Bears TV, sparking immediate and enthusiastic reactions from fans curious about the rookie players who are expected to lead the team's future.

A club official stated, "Today is the day a young boy's earnest dream becomes reality. We extend our congratulations to everyone and will do our utmost to help them grow into the future of Doosan Bears."

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