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Park Byung-ho Ends Career with Record 418 HRs

4/26/2026

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Park Byung-ho Retires

Park Byung-ho entered as first baseman in his retirement game at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 26th, was substituted after the first pitch, ending his career.
He retired with a KBO record of 418 home runs, 400 with Samsung Lions.
His son threw the ceremonial first pitch and Park took a symbolic at-bat.
Kiwoom gave T-shirts to 9,000 fans while Samsung Lions presented a framed signed away jersey and patches.

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Lee Mourns Retirement

Lee Jung-hoo, San Francisco Giants outfielder, posted a weeping photo on social media after watching Park Byung-ho’s retirement ceremony from abroad.
He captioned the post “Best senior” and called Park the “GOAT 52.”
Park said MLB juniors, including Lee, had congratulated him despite the distance, reflecting a strong senior-junior bond.
He will begin a senior coaching role with the Kiwoom Heroes reserve team, his first full-time job.

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Heroes Sweep

Kiwoom Heroes clinched a 2-0 win on April 26, completing their first series sweep of the 2026 season.
Rookie pitcher Park Jun-hyun threw five scoreless innings in his debut and earned the win.
The bullpen—Won Jong-hyun, Kim Sung-jin, Park Jung-hoon and Yuto—preserved the lead while Brooks made a key defensive play.
Miyagi’s pitch struck Park Soo-jong, forcing his removal and prompting the manager to voice concern over the injury.

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Park Byung-ho Retires

Park Byung-ho entered as first baseman in his retirement game at Gocheok Sky Dome on the 26th, was substituted after the first pitch, ending his career.
He retired with a KBO record of 418 home runs, 400 with Samsung Lions.
His son threw the ceremonial first pitch and Park took a symbolic at-bat.
Kiwoom gave T-shirts to 9,000 fans while Samsung Lions presented a framed signed away jersey and patches.

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