Samsung to host "Rookies Day" in today's (the 3rd) game against Doosan! Twelve 2027 rookies greet home fans for the first time, with Kim Min-hoon from the first round throwing the ceremonial first pitch

Published:2026.10.03 ・ 09:22

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The "2027 KBO Rookie Draft" was held on the 21st at the Crystal Ballroom of Lotte Hotel World in Songpa-gu, Seoul. Kim Min-hoon (left) and other players drafted by Samsung pose for a commemorative photo. /Photo=Kim Jin-kyung kim.jinkyung@

The "2027 KBO Rookie Draft" was held on the 21st at the Crystal Ballroom of Lotte Hotel World in Songpa-gu, Seoul. Kim Min-hoon (Gwangju Jinhung High School) shares his thoughts after being drafted by Samsung with the 7th overall pick. /Photo=Kim Jin-kyung kim.jinkyung@

The "baby lions" who have newly donned blue uniforms will share an exciting first encounter with home fans in Daegu.

Samsung Lions announced that it will designate and operate its home game against the Doosan Bears, scheduled for the 3rd at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, as "Rookies Day."

According to the Samsung organization, all 12 rookie players who are set to join Samsung Lions in 2027 through the rookie draft will attend the event that day, planning to spend special time with fans.

An event allowing fans to interact closely with the players is scheduled before the game. A fan signing session featuring all rookie players will be conducted for 100 fans who won a pre-registration lottery.

Kim Min-hoon, a first-round draft pick, will take the pitcher's mound to throw the ceremonial first pitch marking the start of the game. Following that, after the end of the bottom of the fifth inning during cleaning time, all 12 rookie players are planned to climb onto the cheering platform to deliver formal greetings and resolve regarding their joining to home fans.

The "2027 KBO Rookie Draft" was held on the 21st at the Crystal Ballroom of Lotte Hotel World in Songpa-gu, Seoul. Im Yeong-ju poses for a photo time after being drafted by Samsung. /Photo=Kim Jin-kyung kim.jinkyung@

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Samsung to host "Rookies Day" in today's (the 3rd) game against Doosan! Twelve 2027 rookies greet home fans for the first time, with Kim Min-hoon from the first round throwing the ceremonial first pitch

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