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KIA Tigers' Kim Do-young aims for legendary status, desires retired jersey number
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KIA Tigers' Kim Do-young aims for legendary status, desires retired jersey number

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • KIA Tigers' talented batter Kim Do-young expressed his strong desire to have his jersey number retired.
  • He feels honored that Kim Sun-bin, who holds the franchise record for most hits, considers him a potential successor.
  • Kim Do-young aims to be recognized alongside legendary KIA pitchers and players.

Kim Do-young, a rising star for the KIA Tigers, has voiced his ambition to have his jersey number permanently retired by the club. The talented young batter expressed that achieving this honor would be his greatest aspiration. This desire comes after Kim Sun-bin, the franchise's all-time hits leader, identified Kim Do-young as a likely candidate to break his record.

Kim Do-young conveyed his gratitude and motivation upon hearing Kim Sun-bin's assessment. He stated that he feels honored by the comparison and is determined to live up to the expectations. His goal is to achieve a status comparable to the legendary pitchers and celebrated players who have previously been honored by the KIA Tigers.

The young player's determination was evident following the KIA Tigers' game against the SSG Landers in Gwangju on June 30. Kim Do-young's aspirations highlight his commitment to building a lasting legacy within the storied franchise.

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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.

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