Ulsan Whales Complete Signing of 10 New Players for the 2027 Season! Strengthening Roster with Immediate Impact Talent

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The Ulsan Whales have signed 10 college-graduate rookies who can contribute immediately, kicking off the formation of their roster for the upcoming season.

On the 26th, the Ulsan Whales officially announced, "We have completed contracts with 10 new players for 2027 at an annual salary of 1 million won."

According to the Ulsan club, they focused on acquiring players who had built practical experience and clear track records in the college league, aiming to secure immediate impact talent. On the pitcher's mound, Seo Jung-min (Kyunggi High School-Dongguk University), who received Woo Su-tu (수상) at the '26 KBO Amateur Baseball Week College Baseball Special Match, and Shin Eun-gyu (Yusin High School-Dong-eui Science & Technology University), who recorded 3 wins in 16 games with an ERA of 1.16 over 30⅔ innings this year, have joined the team.

The catcher position will be guarded by Kim Hyeon-woo (Chungam High School-Gangneung Yeongdong University), who won the RBI championship at the 2026 National College Baseball Championship, and Kim Beom-seo (Dongsan High School-Kyemyung University), who hit a .625 batting average in six games during this year's U-League King of Kings tournament.

The infield was filled by Lee Jae-baek (Cheongwon High School-Gangneung Yeongdong University, .389 batting average) and Jung Ye-geon (Gangneung High School-Yeongnam University, .344 batting average with 10 RBIs), who performed brilliantly in the U-League, as well as fast-footed Jung Min-jun (Seoul High School-Konkuk University), who won the stolen base award at the 2025 National College Baseball Championship.

The outfield was also composed of players possessing both power and mobility. This includes Kim Se-jeong (Seoul High School-Gangneung Yeongdong University), who hit a .500 batting average in the 2025 U-League, military service veteran Bae Han-jun (Baemyeong High School-Yongin Arts & Science University), and Kim Gyeong-hwan (Masan High School-Dongguk University), who led college baseball with the most hits (35) in 2025 and was selected for this year's Hanwha Eagles Cup High School vs. College All-Star Game, all of whom will wear the Whales uniform.

Kim Dong-jin, General Manager of the Ulsan Whales, stated, "It is meaningful to have finalized contracts with 10 rookies who will lead the club's future." He added, "We will spare no support to help the players leverage their individual strengths for consistent growth and establish themselves as key figures in enhancing the team's competitiveness."

Meanwhile, Ulsan continues its efforts to strengthen roster depth. In addition to six players who underwent testing during the recently concluded 'Ulsan-KBO FALL LEAGUE' period, the club is considering additional signings by examining released players from other teams, college graduates-to-be, and players returning from military service from various angles.

The 10 rookies who have completed their contracts will join the team's closing camp held at Ulsan Munsu Baseball Stadium starting November 4 to begin intensive training.

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