'MVP' Ham Soo-ho hits first home run at Jamsil, appeals to manager Park Jin-man, 'I want to feel the touch in the first team too' [Futures All-Star]

The Southern All-Stars secured a decisive 4-0 victory over the Northern All-Stars in the 2026 KBO Futures All-Star Game held at Jamsil Stadium. The Southern team's offense was powered by two home runs, with Ham Soo-ho being the standout player.

Ham Soo-ho launched the game's first home run and added another later, driving in the runs that secured the win for the Southern squad. His performance was met with enthusiasm from the crowd, and he shared his excitement post-game.

“

It felt good to hit a home run in front of so many fans after a long time.

"It felt good to hit a home run in front of so many fans after a long time," Ham Soo-ho said. He also expressed his ambition to compete at the highest level of professional baseball, stating, "I want to feel the touch [of hitting] in the first team too."

The win marks a significant achievement for the Southern All-Stars in the Futures League, showcasing promising talent within the KBO system. Ham Soo-ho's performance, in particular, has drawn attention and fueled speculation about his potential future in the main league.

“

I want to feel the touch [of hitting] in the first team too.