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KT Yoon Jun-hyuk Named Compensation Player for Choi Won-joon

by David Thompson - Sports Editor

NC Dinos Acquire ⁣Yoon Jun-hyuk ⁤from KT wiz

Published December 3, 2025, at 9:36 AM

Transaction Details

The NC ⁢Dinos have designated infielder Yoon Jun-hyuk as⁢ a compensation ‌player following outfielder Choi Won-jun’s move to the KT Wiz as ⁣a free agent. This transaction was announced on December 3, 2025.

Player ⁤Profile: Yoon Jun-hyuk

Yoon Jun-hyuk, a right-handed infielder born in 2001, was originally drafted by ⁣the KT Wiz‍ in the fourth round (32nd⁢ overall) ⁤of the 2020 KBO League rookie draft. He⁣ completed his mandatory military⁤ service on active ⁢duty before joining the Dinos.

Prior to the trade,Yoon Jun-hyuk spent important time in ⁤the Futures League,appearing in 273 games and ⁢maintaining a .261 batting average. He ‌also⁤ saw limited ‌action in ‍the KBO League’s ⁤first team,‌ participating in 28 games during the 2025 season where he​ recorded one hit in 17 at-bats for a .059⁣ average.

NC Dinos’ Assessment

NC Dinos ​General Manager Lim ⁣Seon-nam highlighted Yoon Jun-hyuk’s ⁣potential, ⁤noting his “excellent pitching vision and contact ability.” lim ⁣believes Yoon possesses​ the tools to develop into a productive hitter with adequate bat speed and power.

While primarily a third ⁣baseman,Yoon has demonstrated versatility,having played shortstop since his military discharge in‌ 2024 and exhibiting​ potential to‌ play the outfield. Lim anticipates yoon will contribute across all facets ⁣of the game – offense,defence,and⁢ base running – strengthening ‌the ⁤team’s overall ‍performance.

Yoon Jun-hyuk playing⁣ for KT ⁤Wiz
Yoon ‌Jun-hyuk during⁣ his time with the‌ KT Wiz.(Photo provided by ⁣KT Wiz, Yonhap News)

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