"Home runs last year, three hits and a long straight-hair performance this year" — MVP Han Doo-sol: "My goal for next year is to pitch the most innings on the team"

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Batter Han Doo-sol (29, SSG Landers) shone again this fall. This time, he showcased his unique presence and brought the most joy to the home fans.

On the 17th, at the "2026 Landers Special Match - Choi Kwang Baseball 1429" held at Incheon SSG Landers Field, Han Doo-sol started as the third batter and left fielder for Team Kim Kwang-hyun, earning the honor of Choi U (수상).

Last year, Han Doo-sol appeared wearing a short bob wig, but this time he made his entrance in a long straight-hair wig and hit a single in the top of the first inning. In the bottom of the first, after an incredible sprint as left fielder, Han Doo-sol caught a difficult ball and roared, prompting cheers from the stands.

The most standout player from the start of the game, Han Doo-sol flashed winks with playful expressions whenever he was captured on camera, his long straight hair fluttering in the wind. Following last year's home run, he swung a fierce bat this year as well, going 3-for-3 at the plate, and even drew an automatic intentional walk in the fourth inning, once again proving to be a difficult hitter.

There were many strong candidates, including Go Myeong-jun, who underwent a two-stage transformation, but no player left as powerful an impact as Han Doo-sol. He was awarded a hotel stay voucher worth 700,000 won and a W Concept gift certificate worth 1 million won.

After the game, Han Doo-sol met with reporters and said, "The competition was fierce this time, but I had a strong desire to win," adding, "I came to understand the mindset of a fielder even better."

Unlike his usually calm personality, he freely expressed his hidden talent on this day. Han Doo-sol shared, "I made my own efforts hoping that the fans would enjoy it and have more fun."

A total of 23,000 home fans packed the stadium, creating a festival where everyone cheered and enjoyed together without any opposing team. For the players, this was an opportunity rarely experienced. Han Doo-sol said, "I felt nervous the day before because I couldn't just do it casually," and added, "As the scale grew, we as teammates tried to prepare well during practice."

After his debut in 2024, he pitched a career-high 59⅓ innings, delivering precious performances from the bullpen, but he was limited to 36⅓ innings last year and 37 innings this year.

Han Doo-sol stated, "If I have any regrets, there are some, but looking back, I am grateful for the opportunity to play in games. My goal is to prepare well during the offseason each year so that I can be a help to the team the following year," adding, "I believe pitching many innings and playing in many games is what I can do."

Because he had regrets about his performance, he gave his best in front of more fans than at any other time during the season. He explained, "Although we finished in a disappointing ranking, I thought today was an occasion to enjoy ourselves regardless of that, and I approached it with the mindset of wanting you all to have even more fun."

He is immediately beginning preparations for next season. Han Doo-sol said, "I have practice right away tomorrow. Starting from tomorrow, I will prepare for next year," and continued, "The team's ranking is more important. Personally, my goal every year is to play in more games. My aim is to pitch the most innings and play in the most games on the team each year," not hiding his ambition.

Finally, Han Doo-sol promised, "I had some expectations, but I am grateful that so many people came. I will prepare hard for the season so that more games can sell out next year and so that the Landers can play baseball even better."

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