Samsung’s Oh Seung-hwan smiles as his teammates congratulate him on his record for most career saves in a single Asian league.
Oh Seung-hwan recorded his 408th career save against the Kiwoom Heroes in the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Saturday afternoon, surpassing Hitoki Iwase (407 saves) to become Asia’s all-time saves leader.
Taking the mound in the ninth inning with a 3-0 lead, Oh quickly got the first two batters, Choi Joo-hwan and Ko Young-woo, to fly out.
He then gave up a double to Kim Jae-hyun in left field with the bases loaded. But he didn’t falter. Oh struck out the next batter, Byun Sang-gwon, 바카라사이트 on a swinging strikeout to preserve the three-run victory.
There was no special ceremony as it was an away game.
However, the Samsung players celebrated the Living Legend’s milestone in their own way.
Oh Seung-hwan handed the commemorative ball for his 408th save to catcher Kang Min-ho. At his suggestion, he held it and performed a victory ceremony with his teammates.
As he prepared to greet the fans, captain Koo Ja-rook relinquished the captaincy to Oh Seung-hwan, creating a heartwarming scene.
It didn’t end there. Players gathered around him with buckets and water bottles as he was interviewed by the press.
When the interview was over, 사설 토토사이트 Oh was led out of the dugout by his teammates and celebrated with a massive drenching.
The fans, who hadn’t left the stadium, cheered and applauded him and congratulated him on the record.
The ‘living legend’ bowed his head to the fans and thanked them for their support. On the mound, an emotionless Dolbucher smiled as his teammates congratulated him.