Ahead of the 2024 season, the stadium is on fire. Jeon Jun-woo became the first 2024 free agent to officially sign with Lotte, followed by Ahn Chi-hong's move from Lotte to Hanwha.
The Hanwha Eagles announced on Tuesday afternoon that they have signed free agent infielder Ahn Chi-hong to a 4+2-year contract for a total of 7.2 billion won.
Hanwha Eagles and Ahn Chi-hong will fulfill a four-year contract totaling 5.5 billion won, including 4.7 billion won guaranteed and 800 million won in options.
The second year of the contract will be a mutual option that will be exercised by both the club and the player. If the contract is extended, it will be worth a total of 1.7 billion won, including 1.3 billion won in guarantees and 400 million won in options, for two years.
Ahn joined the Kia Tigers after graduating from Seoul High School and signed his first free agent contract with the Lotte Giants in 2020 before returning to the Hanwha Eagles four years later.
One of Ahn's strengths is his consistency.
This season, he was consistent with 124 hits (0.292 batting average), 63 RBIs, and a 0.374 slugging percentage in 121 games for an OPS of 0.774, and his career numbers were equally steady with 1620 hits (0.297 batting average) and 1687 RBIs in 5677 games for an OPS of 0.800. 카지노사이트가이드
He has been a steady presence on the offensive side of the ball, winning the MVP of his first All-Star Game as a high school rookie in 2009, as well as the KBO Golden Glove for second base in 2011, 2017, and 2018, and has played around 120 games in most seasons since his debut, with no major ups or downs.
With Ahn's signing, the Hanwha Eagles not only bolster their batting lineup, but also add a quality resource on defense who can play second base and first base.
"I would like to thank the Hanwha Eagles for valuing me so highly and offering me such a good deal," Ahn said after signing the contract. "As a team with many young players, I will be an exemplary player in all aspects and contribute to the team's leap forward."
"I would like to thank the Lotte Giants organization and fans for their support and love until the end. I will now endeavor to live up to the expectations of the Hanwha Eagles and Hanwha fans."