KIA Choi Hyeong-woo

Veteran slugger Choi Hyeong-woo (40) of the professional baseball KIA Tigers surpassed 1,600 RBI for the first time in the KBO League.

Hyung-Woo Choi hit a hard hit with 4 hits and 6 RBIs in 5 at-bats, including a home run, in the visiting game against KT Wiz in the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League held at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 14th.

Choi Hyung-woo, who ranked first in history with 1,598 RBIs until the previous day, achieved 1,604 RBIs in 2,139 games since joining the team in 2002, becoming the first player in professional baseball to surpass the 1,600 RBI mark.

Choi Hyung-woo, who started as the number 4 designated hitter, hit a dominant two-run home run against KT starter William Cuevas in the top of the first inning, quickly reaching 1,600 RBI.

Choi Hyeong-woo, who swept a double with runners on base and one out in the second inning, brought in a runner on second base with a left-field hit in the third inning, scoring six RBIs in three at-bats.

Choi Hyeong-woo, who was retired by a fly ball to left field in the 6th inning, hit a double that hit the left-center fence and fell in the top of the 8th inning.

Choi Hyung-woo, who hit 4 hits including a home run, 2 doubles, and 1 single, unfortunately missed the cycling hit. 섯다