[Official] Samsung Lions complete contracts with all 10 of their 2027 rookie draft picks! First-round pitcher Kim Min-hoon signs for a signing bonus of 250 million won, second-round pitcher Im Yeong-ju for 150 million won

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The Samsung Lions have finalized contracts with the baby lions who will shine in the 2027 season.

Samsung Lions officially announced that they have completed entry contracts with all rookie players selected at the KBO Rookie Draft held on September 21 for the 2027 season.

Kim Min-hoon (18), a pitcher from Gwangju Jinhung High School, who received the most attention as a first-round pick, signed for a signing bonus of 250 million won. Kim has long been highly evaluated as a promising top-tier pitcher, having served as a key pitcher for the national youth team while possessing both powerful fastball velocity and excellent command.

Im Yeong-ju (22), a pitcher from Busan University of Foreign Studies who was called in the second round, completed his entry agreement with a signing bonus of 150 million won. Im is expected to be a resource with high growth potential after entering the professional ranks, in addition to his seasoned game management skills.

Kim Yong-hwi, an infielder from Hwimun High School selected in the fourth round, signed for 80 million won, and Cha Yu-ju, a pitcher from Gyeongnam High School in the fifth round, signed for 70 million won.

Following that, Kim Woo-kyung, an infielder from Cheongwon High School in the sixth round, signed for 60 million won, and Hwang Woo-young, a pitcher from Konkuk University in the seventh round, signed for 50 million won. Won Sang-yoon, an infielder from Gangneung Yeongdong University in the eighth round, and Kim Da-un, a pitcher from Konkuk University in the ninth round, each completed contracts for 40 million won, while Jo Seung-woo, a catcher from Raon High School in the tenth round, and Seo Seung-hwan, an outfielder from Daegu Sangwon High School in the eleventh round, agreed to terms at 30 million won each.

Meanwhile, the 2027 rookie players who have completed their contracts exchanged a thrilling first greeting with home fans through the "Rookies Day" event held on the 3rd at Daegu Samsung Lions Park, and are scheduled to attend the club's rookie entry ceremony in the future to begin full-fledged training as professional players.

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