'From U.S. Ivy League to 'Single's Inferno': Miss Korea Park Hee-seon to throw first pitch at Lander's Field! First pitch set for SSG-LG game on the 30th

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Park Hee-seon (23), a broadcaster and former Miss Korea currently studying at a prestigious U.S. university, will take to the professional baseball mound for the first time in her life.

SSG Landers announced on the 23rd that Park Hee-seon will serve as the ceremonial first pitcher for the home game against LG Twins at Incheon SSG Landers Field on the 30th, throwing a pitch to wish for victory.

Park Hee-seon gained recognition after being selected as Miss Korea 'Seon' (Goodness) in the 68th edition of the pageant in 2024. A student majoring in Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University in the United States, she significantly boosted her public profile by appearing on Netflix's dating reality show 'Single's Inferno 5' earlier this year. Following the buzz generated through the broadcast, she has recently expanded her activities into broadcasting and events, including serving as the official MC for the 70th Miss Korea pageant selection competition.

This time, she is moving her stage to a baseball stadium. This marks Park Hee-seon's first professional baseball ceremonial first pitch. "I am truly excited and honored to throw the first pitch with SSG Landers," Park said. "I hope the players can perform well without injuries until the end of the season, and I will throw the ball powerfully, filled with the spirit of victory."

Earlier, on the 29th, Jung Su from the band 'Extrordinary Heroes' was scheduled to sing the national anthem and throw the first pitch for the opening game. "As it is my first ceremonial first pitch, I will throw it while neatly incorporating rock spirit," Jung said. "I will throw with a sincere heart so that I can become a fairy of victory."

On the final day, October 1, Gwangmyeong Mayor Park Seung-won will throw the first pitch. On this day, SSG and the Gwangmyeong City Hall plan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand the base of baseball and continue cooperation to spread baseball culture.

Meanwhile, as of the 23rd before the game, SSG holds a record of 58 wins, 5 draws, and 70 losses, placing them seventh in the standings. However, they have shown a rebound trend in their last 10 games with 6 wins and 4 losses. Against LG this season, they hold an unfavorable record of 4 wins and 9 losses, so it is necessary to carry momentum through this three-game series at home.

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