'Almost Wrote Black History' Nephew with 18-Loss Streak → ML 124-Win Legend Park Chan-ho's Inner Thoughts? 'Doesn't Contact Me Often, I Reach Out First' [Samseong-dong Focus]
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Baseball player Kim Yun-ha of the Kiwoom Heroes is the fifth cousin of MLB legend Park Chan-ho.
- Kim Yun-ha, who faced an 18-game losing streak, discussed his relationship with his famous relative.
- Park Chan-ho expressed hope that Kim Yun-ha stays healthy and plays for a long time.
Kim Yun-ha, a player for the Kiwoom Heroes, carries the distinction of being the fifth cousin of Major League Baseball legend Park Chan-ho. Despite facing an 18-game losing streak early in his professional career, Kim Yun-ha's connection to the former MLB star has been a constant point of discussion.
Park Chan-ho, who boasts 124 wins in his MLB career and has transitioned to co-ownership of a baseball team, shared his thoughts on his young relative. He admitted to encouraging Kim Yun-ha to stay in touch more often, noting that he doesn't always initiate contact himself. "I told him to contact me more, but he doesn't do it often," Park Chan-ho said.
I told him to contact me more, but he doesn't do it often.
Reflecting on Kim Yun-ha's current situation, Park Chan-ho expressed his primary wish for the young player: to remain healthy and have a long career. "He's still a young player, so I just hope he doesn't get injured and can play for a long time," he stated. The veteran pitcher's advice underscores the importance of longevity and well-being for athletes navigating the pressures of professional baseball.
He's still a young player, so I just hope he doesn't get injured and can play for a long time.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.