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'Best Batting Average' Record Shattered Again, Park Sung-han Surpasses Choi Jeong with .452 in April
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'Best Batting Average' Record Shattered Again, Park Sung-han Surpasses Choi Jeong with .452 in April

From Chosun Ilbo · (13m ago) Korean Positive tone

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • SSG Landers' Park Sung-han set a new club record for monthly batting average in April.
  • He surpassed legendary teammate Choi Jeong's previous record with an average of .452.
  • Park Sung-han expressed a desire to break more records despite his current success.

In a remarkable display of hitting prowess, SSG Landers' Park Sung-han has etched his name in the club's history books, shattering the previous monthly batting average record held by the legendary Choi Jeong. His astounding .452 average in April is not just a personal triumph but a testament to his consistent performance and dedication to the sport.

Manager Lee Kang-cheol lauded Park's achievement, noting his relentless pursuit of excellence. Despite already surpassing such a significant milestone, Park remains focused on further achievements, stating his ambition to break more records. This mindset is indicative of the competitive spirit that defines our league and the high standards set by our players.

Park's record-breaking performance, which also saw the SSG Landers secure a commanding 14-3 victory against the Hanwha Eagles, propels the team into second place in the KBO standings. This individual brilliance, combined with the team's collective success, underscores the exciting season unfolding for the Landers and their passionate fanbase.

I want to break more records.

โ€” Park Sung-hanPark Sung-han's personal ambition following his record-breaking performance.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.