KIA Tigers' Choi Hyung-woo set a new record for the "highest age" Golden Glove.

Showing rust-resistant skills even after 40, Choi is truly the "light of the veteran." At the age of 41, Choi won an FA contract worth 2.2 billion won (2.3 million U.S. dollars) and received the Golden Glove Award. If he prefers young players and is in his mid-30s, he will be able to put a brake on the mood of being treated as a "object to be cleaned up."토토사이트

Choi won the Golden Glove in the Designated Batter category at the "2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO Golden Glove Awards" at the COEX Auditorium in Samseong-dong, Seoul on Tuesday. Choi was honored by beating out strong competitors Kim Jae-hwan of the Doosan Bears and Kang Baek-ho of the KT Wiz. Choi received 137 votes. Kang Baek-ho received 90 votes, followed by Kim Jae-hwan with 60.

Choi Hyung-woo said, "Thank you to everyone who voted to stand here again despite their old age. I think we had a perfect year this year. The players and fans combined to produce good results. Thank you for always supporting us passionately."

Choi was born on Dec. 16, 1983. Choi had a golden glove as of Dec. 13, 2024, with 40 years, 11 months, and 27 days..

The previous record was Lee Dae-ho. Lee received the Golden Glove Award in 2022 for his performance of 40 years, 5 months, and 18 days.

Choi Hyung-woo had a batting average of 0.280 on-base percentage of 0.361 with 22 home runs and 109 RBIs in 116 games.

At the same time, Choi received the Golden Glove award seven times in total. Choi received the Golden Glove award in the fifth inning as an outfielder (2011 2013 2014 2016 2017) and the second as a designated hitter (2020 2024). He was on par with Kim Dong-soo, Lee Byung-kyu and Lee Dae-ho in the seventh inning.

The biggest winner in his career is current Doosan coach Lee Seung-yeop. When he was an active player, Lee won the Golden Glove 10 times.

KIA has great insight as well, as it gave Choi billions of FA contracts. With the 2024 season just around the corner, Choi signed a contract with Kia for a total of 2.2 billion won (approx. The incentive is only 200 million won, while Kia has guaranteed 2 billion won.

For Choi, the prize is now a bonus.

"Honestly, I'd appreciate it if you gave it to me, and I'm not that sad even if it doesn't have to be. I don't feel like I need to receive it like I did when I was young," he said, showing his disappointment.

Choi Hyung-woo thought it was very desirable for older players like him to consistently manage themselves.

"I don't have much to offer. Everyone is doing great now. They are making a lot of efforts now, unlike before. Of course, they are recognized even when they are over 40, but it is true that the players are working harder now than in the past," he said.

Choi Hyung-woo said, "As much as you did, you can get a chance and show your skills. So I hope everyone continues to work hard."

Choi doesn't look far away. "I'm just going to report next year," Choi said. "I'll do my best every year as if it's my last."