KIA holds ceremony to honor Jo Sang-woo's career 100th hold... Pitcher records 47 holds with the Tigers

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A ceremony was held to mark KIA Tigers pitcher Jo Sang-woo (32) reaching 100 career holds in the KBO League.

The KIA club held a ceremony to celebrate Jo Sang-woo's achievement of 100 holds prior to its home game against the Samsung Lions on the 6th at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field.

At the ceremony, the KIA club presented Jo Sang-woo with a trophy and a congratulatory bouquet. The KBO (Korea Baseball Organization) also sent a commemorative plaque and a congratulatory bouquet through game operations committee member Heo Sam-young, in place of Chairman Heo Gu-yeon.

Jo Sang-woo reached the milestone of becoming the 22nd pitcher in KBO League history to record 100 holds by taking the mound in the eighth inning on September 19 against the Changwon NC Dinos while his team was leading, and pitching one scoreless inning to protect the lead.

Jo Sang-woo continues to play a key role as a core member of the winning combination for the Tiger army this season as well. In the 2026 season, he has appeared in 68 games, pitched 60 innings, and recorded an 8-4 record with 1 save and 19 holds, along with an ERA of 3.30. While striking out 41 batters, he allowed 59 hits and 25 walks, posting a winning percentage of 0.667 while serving as a reliable pillar on the mound. As of before the game on the 6th, Jo Sang-woo has recorded 101 holds, having collected 48 holds with the Tigers.

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