It was two years ago that Hanwha Eagles' Noh Si-hwan (23) had his long-shot potential exploded. The year 2023 was a season where there were not many home runs, but Noh was the only KBO league batter to hit 30 home runs. He played 131 games and drew 31 arches, beating even foreign hitters to become the home run king.토토사이트

In addition to home runs, Noh not only batted 0.298, 101 RBIs, 85 runs scored, and a slugging percentage of 0.541 in 2023, but also won the Golden Glove Award for third baseman. He had the best time since his professional debut in 2019, and stood tall as a new big guns representing the KBO League.

Noh Si-hwan also showed off his slugging capability last year when he failed to display full capacity due to shoulder injury. He failed to hit 30 home runs for the second consecutive year, but managed to save face enough. He displayed a consistent batting average of 0.272, 24 home runs, 89 RBIs, 88 runs scored, and a slugging percentage of 0.454 in 136 games. As his performance was so impressive a year ago, he felt regret for himself.

Noh Si-hwan said, "I think I have to do well so that Hanwha can go up high. So last year was more regrettable. My team is fighting for the 5th round, but I didn't play much role. So I really hope I can achieve my goal of the 5th round this year."

In 2024, there was a batter who stood out as a third baseman by beating Noh Si-hwan. He is Kim Do-young (22) of the KIA Tigers, who even received the MVP award of the regular season. Kim marked a batting average of 0.347, 38 homers, 109 RBIs, 143 runs scored, and a slugging percentage of 0.647 in 141 games, winning the Golden Glove as well.

Kim's hard hitting has given new motivation to Noh Si-hwan, who is preparing for the 2025 season. "There are too many good third basemen in the league. I hope he can compete with (Kim) Do-young for home run this year," he said. "Everyone hits a lot of home runs. I think he has a chance to become the home run king this year."

He also showed his ambition to become the first home run of the new stadium (Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark). "It will be meaningful. If I have a chance, I would like to try it," Noh said. "I think we should have more home runs this year. I think we can become the home run king only when we hit the ball evenly from side to side."

The reinforcement of the team's infield is also very good news for Noh. Hanwha acquired shortstop Shim Woo-joon for four years and 5 billion won from the free agent market this winter. Ahn Chi-hong, who joined the team ahead of the last season, will turn into a key second baseman of the new season. Considering first baseman Chae Eun-seong, Noh will be forming an infield with veteran infielders. "[Shim] Woo-joon is here, too, so I have to take good care of him. I will do my best to unite the team by following the elder brothers well and leading the younger ones well," he said.