Hanwha Eagles signs 5-year 5.4 billion free agent contract with Choi Jae-hoon

[충청투데이 김중곤 기자] Choi Jae-hoon, the hostess of the Eagles, will wear Hanwha’s uniform for five more years.
According to the Hanwha Eagles on the 27th, he signed an FA contract with Choi Jae-hoon for 5 years and 5.4 billion won (1.6 billion won in down payment, 3.3 billion won in annual salary, and up to 500 million won in options).
Jae-Hoon Choi, who was traded from the Doosan Bears in April 2017, recorded a career batting average of 0.277, 15 homers, 153 RBIs, slugging percentage of 0.356 and on-base percentage of 0.376 over the past five years with the Hanwha uniform.
Last year, he was listed as a batting average of 30,000 (batting average of 0.301) for the first time since his debut last year.
Coach Carlos Subero paid attention to his on-base ability and used Jae-Hoon Choi as the second hitter.
Considering his position and influence in the team as the main catcher, Hanwha drew a contract with Choi Jae-hoon through quick negotiations.
Choi Jae-hoon, who has a deep affection for the team, also did not hesitate to sign the contract.
Choi Jae-hoon said, “I am grateful to the club that offered good conditions. I am very happy to be able to keep the promise I made to the fan that I would play for the next 10 years when I was first traded to Hanwha. I will be a strength for the team to take off.” .
Hanwha General Manager Jung Min-cheol said, “Choi Jae-hoon is a key player who needs to focus on the growth of a young team.
Reporter Jung-gon Kim kgony@cctoday.co.ke