[Breaking News] Following 'FA blockbuster' Won Tae-in, Koo Ja-wook also appoints overseas agent... U.S. media: "Appears to be exploring MLB entry"

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"I thought this might be the last opportunity I get to wear this blue uniform."

Koo Ja-wook (33), who left a meaningful message while explaining the reason behind his fighting spirit in the Korea Series after winning the championship, appears to have overseas expansion in mind.

MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand revealed on his X account on the 13th (Korean time), "Ja-Wook Koo, a 33-year-old OF/1B who won Korean Series MVP honors this year, has hired Jaron Long of Mako Corp. to represent him as he looks to make the move to MLB."

He further explained, "Koo Ja-wook recorded a .371 batting average, .458 on-base percentage, and .581 slugging percentage in the 2026 season, along with 15 home runs and 102 RBIs. He has a career .322 batting average and 201 home runs over 12 seasons in the KBO League."

Koo Ja-wook, who joined Samsung in 2015, made a dazzling debut with a .349 batting average, 11 home runs, 57 RBIs, 97 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases in his rookie season, winning the Rookie of the Year award. He subsequently established himself as one of the league's top outfielders through consistent performance.

In particular, this season he won his first batting championship while also ranking first in on-base percentage, achieving a batting double crown. Despite suffering a hamstring injury late in the season, he performed brilliantly in the postseason. In the Korea Series specifically, he posted a .500 batting average (10 hits in 20 at-bats), 1 home run, 6 RBIs, 5 runs scored, a .565 on-base percentage, a .850 slugging percentage, and an OPS (on-base plus slugging) of 1.415, leading Samsung to the championship and earning MVP honors.

Koo Ja-wook, who signed a five-year, 12 billion won non-FA multi-year contract ahead of the 2022 season, is in a position to re-enter the market at the end of this season. As Won Tae-in, who is also entering the FA market, first appointed an overseas agent while dreaming of going abroad, Koo Ja-wook did not hide his desire for overseas expansion and took the first step by appointing an agent.

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