They are all the same age as players born in 1982. They have long reached their twilight years. Those who are over 40 are 20 years older than rookie players for the 2024 season.

However, he is not lagging behind others in competitiveness. He is displaying skills that can compete with younger players through thorough self-management.

This year, they play for victory again.

The 2024 season will have a special meaning to Choo. He has announced his retirement after the 2024 season.

In the last season when he can join the national team as an active player, Choo is also wearing a captain's armband. He is renewing his commitment by volunteering to be the dugout leader while burning his last flame as a player.

Before leaving the ground, there is a high possibility that he will break the record of being the oldest KBO league hitter.

The current record in this category is set by Felix Jose, a foreign hitter who played for the Lotte Giants, at the age of 42 years and eight days. Choo, who was born in July 1982, can surpass Jose's record once his birthday passes.

Oh Seung-hwan, the Stone Buddha, signed a two-year, free agent (FA) contract with Samsung on the 16th, totaling 2.2 billion won. The full amount is guaranteed without options depending on the performance. This is a glimpse of how strong trust in Oh Seung-hwan is.

Oh Seung-hwan, who has made history in the KBO league as a closing pitcher, accumulated a record of 41 wins, 24 losses, 17 holds, 400 saves, and an ERA of 2.06 in 668 games. Although he had some difficulties in the first half of last season, he proved himself to be strong with 2 wins, 2 losses, 20 saves, and an ERA of 2.20 in 32 games in the second half.

Oh is also going for the oldest record. Oh is expected to rewrite the record of 42 years and three days, which Lim set for the KIA Tigers.

For Kim Kang-min, this season itself is a new challenge.

Kim Kang-min, who started his professional career after being drafted by the SK Wyverns (now SSG Landers) in 2001, left the SSG where he worked for 23 years and joined the Hanwha Eagles this winter. Hanwha picked Kim Kang-min in the second draft in November last year.

Hanwha, which has carried out intensive rebuilding in recent years, has many young players. Hanwha believes that veteran Kim Kang-min's joining will be a great help to the growth of young players.

"I think the recruitment effect is great just because young players can watch and learn the routines of veteran players. If Kim Kang-min takes the batter's box, the pressure the opposing team will feel will be different," Hanwha manager Choi Won-ho said.

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