'Stole a home run and held the lead': Who are the September KBO scene-stealers? A showdown among outfielders Park Hae-min, Choi Won-jun, Choi In-ho, and Guillermo Heredia

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Four outfielders who delivered 'movie-like defense' are competing for the September scene-stealer title.

The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced on the 23rd that LG's Park Hae-min (36), KT's Choi Won-jun (29), Hanwha's Choi In-ho (26), and SSG's Guillermo Heredia (35) have been selected as nominees for the 'Monthly CGV Scene-Stealer Award' for September, which was jointly established with CGV.

The 'Monthly CGV Scene-Stealer Award' is presented to one individual who creates movie-like memorable moments on the KBO League field. The award is open not only to players but also to all personnel working at the ballpark, including league officials and cheer squads. Past winners this season include Samsung's Park Seung-gyu, Hanwha's Yonatan Peraza, KIA's Na Sung-beom, Lotte's Son Seong-bin, and LG's Austin Dean.

Park Hae-min showcased his strength of wide defensive range in a match against Doosan at Jamsil on the 1st. In the bottom of the third inning with two outs and runners on first and second, he chased down a ball hit between left and center field to the end, securing LG's lead. His performance, marked by incredible focus even in the rain and a play that risked his body to record an out, was a movie-like scene that earned him a spot as a nominee. Beyond defense, he has also been active at the plate, recording a .322 batting average (59 at-bats, 19 hits) and five stolen bases in 16 games during September.

Choi Won-jun knocked down a powerful hit against Samsung at Daegu on the 9th with a jumping catch in front of the fence. Following his excellent defense, sighs of regret from opposing players were heard, and Choi's spike marks left vividly on the outfield fence further etched his defensive prowess into fans' minds. His batting form is also hot in September. In 18 games, he recorded a .389 batting average (72 at-bats, 28 hits), one home run, 12 RBIs, and five stolen bases, making his presence felt in KT's offense as well.

Choi In-ho erased a potential home run hit against SSG at Incheon on the 10th. He made a perfect jumping catch to retrieve a ball that appeared to be going over the fence from SSG's Kim Jae-hwan, drawing admiration from pitcher Zimmerman and cheers from fans, securing his place as a nominee. In September, he has contributed both offensively and defensively with a .295 batting average (61 at-bats, 18 hits), one home run, and nine RBIs.

Heredia stopped a crucial run with a strong arm in a match against NC at Changwon on the 17th. In the bottom of the eighth inning with one out and a runner on second, he made a perfect throw to maintain a one-run lead. He caught the runner from second base attempting to score an equalizer at home plate, preserving his team's victory. His cheerful celebration immediately after the throw also became a topic of discussion, leading to his selection as a nominee. His September batting statistics include a .288 batting average (52 at-bats, 15 hits), one home run, and nine RBIs.

The winner is decided directly by fans. Voting will take place for four days from 3 p.m. on the 23rd until midnight on the 26th via the CGV website and mobile application.

Fans will select Choi Jong (수상) through a 100% fan vote, and the winner will receive a prize of 1 million won along with a CGV CineChef Movie & Dining package. Video clips of the four nominees' memorable moments can be viewed on the CGV website, mobile app, and official SNS accounts of KBO and CGV.

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