The 2023 KBO Golden Glove Awards held at the COEX Auditorium in Samseong-dong, Seoul on the 11th.
The best players in each position representing the KBO League this season were identified. This year, the best players were easily identified. Among the best players, all the deserved players received.
The division where fierce competition took place was in the shortstop division. The Golden Glove went to LG Twins captain Oh Ji-hwan. KIA Tigers' Park Chan-ho sought his first win, but unfortunately failed to come in second place.
The pitching category was received by NC Dinos Eric Peddy, who played an unrivaled role with 20 wins and 6 losses and 2.00 ERA this season. Yang Eui-ji of the Doosan Bears won the catcher category for the second consecutive year. The number of Golden Glove awards has increased to a total of nine, and the catcher category has the most wins in the catcher category with eight awards.
Austin Dean, a lucky hitter of the LG Twins, won the first baseman's category. Austin received a total of 271 votes. Competitors Park Byung-ho received 12 votes and Yang Seok-hwan received eight. Austin received the highest number of votes with 93.1 percent.
Austin, who made his KBO league debut this season, is the biggest contributor to LG's 29-year-old championship by playing in 139 games, posting a batting average of 313, 23 home runs and 95 RBIs. He also contributed to LG's overall win in the postseason by hitting a decisive home run against KT.
The second baseman category was won by Kiwoom Heroes' "Young Gun Captain" Kim Hye-sung for the second consecutive year. Kim Hye-sung hit .335, 57 RBIs, 104 runs and 25 steals in 137 games this season. Roh Si-hwan of the Hanwha Eagles, a young giant who follows the genealogy of "Joseon's No. 4 hitter," was honored to receive the first Golden Glove in his life.
"I'm so excited. I really didn't expect to receive it," Noh said in his acceptance speech. However, Noh expressed his respect and gratitude to SSG Choi Jeong, who he said was a top competitor and role model senior from the president of Heo Gu-yeon, and expressed his longest acceptance speech, expressing his gratitude to even the manager and team members.
Noh has spent his career high season ranking first in home runs and RBIs with 31 home runs and 101 RBIs in 131 games this year. In the outfield category, LG Twins Hong Chang-ki (258 votes), Samsung Lions Koo Ja-wook (185 votes), and NC Dinos Park Gun-woo (139 votes) received the highest number of votes, making them the best three in the outfield.
LG Hong Chang-ki, who recorded the most votes, played in 141 games this season, batting .332, 174 hits, 23 steals, 65 RBIs and 109 points, serving as an offensive vanguard for LG to win the combined championship for the first time in 29 years.
Koo Ja-wook of the Samsung Lions played in 119 games this season. He played fewer games than other players due to injury during the season, but he recorded a batting average of 336 with 152 hits and 71 RBIs. His batting average is second and the on-base percentage is second. He won his second Golden Glove following 2021.
NC Dinos' Park Kun-woo won the first Golden Glove as a professional player. Park played in 130 games this year, recording a batting average of 319, 146 hits, 12 home runs and 85 RBIs. Since his debut with Doosan in 2009, Park has had the honor of winning his first Golden Glove in his 15th year as a pro.
Son Ah-seop of NC Dinosaurs won the designated hitter category. As if to expect to win the Golden Glove award, Son appeared at the ceremony wearing a golden tie. Son played in 140 games this season with a batting average of 339 and 187 hits, topping the batting average and hits list, and grabbing two gold medals in the batting category.
Kim Hye-sung and Noh Si-hwan, who have many fans, sat side by side. The two players greeted the cheering fans with bright smiles. Wearing a bow tie and a bright blue suit, Noh was the best fashionista. He grabbed attention at once, and displayed another charm at the awards ceremony.
Kim Hye-sung, who has emerged as the most popular star among female fans these days. Kiwoom's Kim Hye-sung replied with a gentle smile to the fans who cheered and cheered for them.
Hong Chang-ki attended the ceremony with his grandparents in person. Hong sat next to his grandparents and shared the ceremony. A proud grandchild named Cho touched Hong's tie and enjoyed the young grandson's award.
Koo Ja-wook, a handsome star in the KBO League, also appeared in a suit. When he took off his baseball uniform and wore a suit, Koo showed off his charm that even handsome stars would cry.
There were especially many players who attended the ceremony with their family members. Even though Park knew he would not win the award, he came to the venue to congratulate his teammates on winning the award. The beautiful wife disappeared to avoid the camera, but Park was busy bragging to teammates while holding her baby daughter, who looked exactly like her.
The players dressed up in suits and appeared at the ceremony. They competed fiercely this season, but this year's last award ceremony was meaningful with their family members and colleagues. 토토사이트