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'Loved Baseball Deeply'... Oldest KBO Player Go Hyo-jun Ends 25-Year Career, Retires After Lotte Game
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'Loved Baseball Deeply'... Oldest KBO Player Go Hyo-jun Ends 25-Year Career, Retires After Lotte Game

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Go Hyo-jun, the oldest active player in the KBO league, will retire after the game against the Lotte Giants on June 28.
  • He concludes a 25-year career, starting and ending with the Lotte Giants.
  • The team praised him as a player who "faithfully guarded his position for more than 25 years."

Go Hyo-jun, the longest-serving active player in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) league, is set to retire. His final professional game will be on June 28 against the Lotte Giants, the team where he began his illustrious 25-year career.

The announcement was made by the Ulsan Whales, a KBO Futures League civic team, confirming Go's departure from professional baseball. His final match holds particular significance as it brings his career full circle, playing his last game against his original team.

Reflecting on his tenure, the Ulsan Whales described Go Hyo-jun as a player who "faithfully guarded his position for more than 25 years." This sentiment underscores his dedication and longevity in a highly competitive professional sports environment.

Go Hyo-jun's retirement marks the end of an era for the KBO, highlighting a career defined by perseverance and commitment. His final game against the Lotte Giants will be a moment of recognition for his contributions to the sport.

He was a player who faithfully guarded his position for more than 25 years.

— Ulsan WhalesDescribing Go Hyo-jun's dedication and longevity in his baseball career.
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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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