Ryu Hyun-jin nears 2,500-strikeout milestone
With his combined KBO-MLB strikeout total sitting one shy of 2,500, Ryu Hyun-jin used the All-Star break to rest up, with all eyes on whether he’ll reach the milestone in his first second-half start.
Choi Hyoung-woo closing in on 2,700 career hits
Veteran slugger Choi Hyoung-woo, closing in on 2,700 career hits, is another name in the second-half milestone-watch conversation. His steady pace has fans expecting the mark to fall before season’s end.
Kim Hyun-soo chases 17th straight 100-hit season
If Kim Hyun-soo reaches 100 hits again this season, he’ll set an unprecedented KBO record of 17 consecutive 100-hit seasons. His batting pace in the second half is drawing close attention from fans and analysts alike.