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Ryu Hyun-jin reaches 200 career wins in Korea and US

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Ryu Hyun-jin achieved his 200th career win in South Korea and the US, becoming the second Korean pitcher to reach this milestone.
  • The Hanwha Eagles pitcher secured his 5th win of the season against the Doosan Bears, bringing his KBO total to 122 wins and MLB total to 78.
  • Ryu expressed his desire to break the record of 210 wins held by Song Jin-woo and focus on winning the Korean Series.

Ryu Hyun-jin, the star pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles, has achieved a significant milestone, recording his 200th career win across South Korea and the United States. This victory places him second among Korean pitchers to reach this impressive number, following in the footsteps of Song Jin-woo, who holds the record with 210 wins.

At that time, I never even thought about the number 200 wins. If I manage myself well, I want to break senior Song Jin-woo's record of 210 wins.

· Ryu Hyun-jinReflecting on his milestone and future aspirations.

On May 24, 2026, Ryu pitched 6 and two-thirds innings against the Doosan Bears at the Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon, allowing 6 hits and 2 runs while striking out 3 batters. This performance secured his fifth win of the 2026 KBO season, bringing his combined record to 122 wins in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) and 78 wins in Major League Baseball (MLB).

My first personal win and today's win are the most memorable. Now, I don't need personal achievements anymore. I will work hard to achieve the one thing we haven't accomplished (the Korean Series championship).

· Ryu Hyun-jinExpressing his focus on team success and winning the Korean Series.

The 39-year-old pitcher, once dubbed a 'monster rookie,' has evolved into the 'Korean Monster.' His achievement was celebrated by a sold-out crowd of 17,000 fans and his teammates, who doused him with a celebratory water shower. Messages of congratulations poured in from former MLB teammates, including Andre Ethier, Adrian Gonzalez, and Yasiel Puig, who expressed their admiration and gratitude for Ryu's mentorship.

Hello, brother, congratulations!

· Yasiel PuigA former MLB teammate sending a congratulatory message to Ryu Hyun-jin.

Ryu, now a father of two, shared his joy in achieving this feat in front of his children. He recalled watching Song Jin-woo achieve his 200th win as a rookie and expressed his ambition to surpass Song's record. However, Ryu emphasized that his personal goals are secondary to the team's success, stating his determination to focus on winning the Korean Series, a championship he has yet to secure.

You have been a great inspiration not only to me but to all baseball players.

· Yasiel PuigA former MLB teammate expressing admiration for Ryu Hyun-jin's career.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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