Na Sung-bum Hits 300th Career Home Run, But 400 Seems Distant

Kia Tigers' designated hitter Na Sung-bum has reached a significant milestone in his professional baseball career, hitting his 300th career home run. The achievement occurred during a KBO league game against the SSG Landers at SSG Landers Field, where Na Sung-bum was in the cleanup spot.

In that particular game, the 37-year-old slugger had a strong performance, tallying three hits in five at-bats, including the milestone home run. He contributed significantly to his team's effort, driving in five runs and scoring one himself. This performance underscores his continued impact as a key offensive player for the Tigers.

Despite the pride in reaching 300 home runs, Na Sung-bum reflected on the challenge of further milestones. He humorously noted that if he had an 11-year contract like his teammate (No) Si-hwan, he might feel more inclined to pursue the 400-home run mark. His comments suggest a realistic outlook on his career progression and the demanding nature of achieving such high-level records in professional baseball.

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If I had an 11-year contract like (No) Si-hwan, I would challenge myself...