KT Wiz first baseman Heo Kyung-min delivered a standout performance against the Doosan Bears, going 2-for-3 with three RBIs, including a pivotal two-run homer that powered a 6-1 victory.
Resilient Return After Headshot Injury
Despite a scary foul-tip headshot during the March 31 opener against Hanwha Eagles, Heo Kyung-min has emerged as the team’s central offensive force. He smashed one home run in spring training and another in an exhibition game, maintaining momentum into the regular season.
On the 11th, he contributed 1-for-2 with two RBIs to secure a win over Doosan. The following day, he unleashed another homer, showcasing consistent power.
Blazing Stats Through Early Season
In just 20 plate appearances over 17 at-bats, Heo Kyung-min has notched 10 hits for a scorching .588 batting average. This pace evokes his 2018 career-high season, when he hit .302 with 10 home runs and an .835 OPS—the only year he reached double-digit homers.
Even as the primary catcher-eligible hitter, his output rivals top backstops. KT ranks second in team OPS at .814, despite placing seventh with 10 home runs, fueling an aggressive offensive style that challenges leaders LG Twins and Hanwha Eagles, both at 9-4.
Boosting KT’s Lineup Dynamics
Heo Kyung-min slots into the heart of KT’s order alongside Kim Sang-soo and Lee Kang-min. Since joining two years ago, he has injected speed and scoring punch into a lineup featuring Go Young-pyo, So Hyeong-jun, and Oh Won-seok.
Preseason big-inning strategies have paid off, transforming last year’s injury-plagued squad into a contending force. At 36, the veteran’s ‘immortal’ presence drives KT’s title defense aspirations.
