Park Hae-min sets KBO League record with 13 straight seasons of 20+ stolen bases

Park Hae-min of the LG Twins has etched his name in the KBO League history books, becoming the first player to record 13 consecutive seasons with at least 20 stolen bases. The outfielder achieved this milestone during a game against the Lotte Giants at Jamsil Baseball Stadium.

During the first inning, with no outs and a runner on first, Park successfully stole second base after hitting a single to right field. This single stolen base allowed him to extend his own record for consecutive seasons with 20 or more steals to 13.

Park, who entered the league as a developmental player for the Samsung Lions in 2012, first recorded a stolen base on May 4, 2014, against the NC Dinos. Since then, he has consistently surpassed the 20-stolen-base mark each season.

The previous KBO League record for consecutive seasons with 20 or more stolen bases was held by Jung Keun-woo, who achieved 11 consecutive seasons while playing for the Hanwha Eagles from 2006 to 2016. Park has significantly surpassed this benchmark.

Park's prowess on the base paths is well-documented. He led the league in stolen bases for four consecutive seasons from 2015 to 2018. Furthermore, he recorded over 30 stolen bases for five consecutive seasons (2014-2018) and over 40 stolen bases for three consecutive seasons (2015-2017). His personal best in a single season is 60 stolen bases, achieved in 2015, when he also won the league title for stolen bases.