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Ryu Hyun-jin, who visited Gocheok Sky Dome ahead of his start, shared a heartwarming reunion with An Woo-jin, returning from injury, and An Chi-hong, who was dressed in burgundy practice gear.
On May 12, at the Hanwha-Kiwoom game held at Gocheok Sky Dome, Ryu Hyun-jin appeared among Kiwoom players training before the match. Though he was set to take the mound as the starting pitcher that day, his warm encounters with former teammates and coaches who once wore the same uniform naturally unfolded.
Hitting coach Kim Tae-wan and Oh Seon-jin, who were taking batting practice, warmly greeted Ryu. Kim Tae-wan and Oh Seon-jin, visiting Gocheok for the first time this season, caught up with Ryu Hyun-jin, exchanging stories and clearing the air.
As Ryu turned to leave, a player in burgundy practice gear rushed toward him—An Woo-jin, who had just returned from injury. An Woo-jin, a young player with deep respect for the veteran, approached Ryu to say hello, showcasing their special bond. Their connection is especially notable because An Woo-jin once donated his military savings from his time as a social service agent to the Ryu Hyun-jin Foundation.
After greeting An Woo-jin, Ryu spotted someone and headed back to the field—An Chi-hong, who had transferred to Kiwoom. An Chi-hong was picked first overall in the second round of last year’s draft and now wears Kiwoom’s uniform. The meeting between the two veterans before the game drew attention.
An Chi-hong has been on a hot streak recently. In the bottom of the ninth inning against KT on May 10, with the score tied 1-1 and bases loaded, he smashed a walk-off grand slam to left-center, tasting the thrill of his first career walk-off grand slam.
In the game on May 12 at Gocheok Sky Dome, Ryu Hyun-jin and An Chi-hong were seen chatting before the match. (Photo by Heo Sang-wook, [email protected])
Meanwhile, Hanwha won the game 11-5, extending their winning streak to three games. Starter Ryu Hyun-jin earned the win, pitching 5 innings with 5 hits, 2 walks, 9 strikeouts, and 3 earned runs, securing his fourth win of the season (2 losses) and reaching 199 career wins combined in South Korea and the United States. With 121 wins in the KBO and 78 in MLB, Ryu is now just one win shy of 200 career victories.
An Chi-hong, who warmly welcomed Ryu, posted 3 hits and 2 RBIs against him, showcasing his strong performance against the veteran lefty and his excellent hitting form.
The scene of Ryu Hyun-jin enjoying a warm reunion with former teammates before his first start at Gocheok Dome this season can also be seen in video highlights.