Kiwoom Yeo Dong-wook, who predicted "the birth of a special rookie", said, "I don't intend to make my first home run 'Badun'."

Kiwoom Yeo Dong-wook, who predicted "the birth of a special rookie", said, "I don't intend to make my first home run 'Badun'."

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The new face of professional baseball Kiwoom Heroes drew attention by hitting a home run from his first at-bat on the professional stage.먹튀검증

Yeo Dong-wook, Kiwoom's first home run in the 2025 KBO exhibition game, predicted the birth of a new star in professional baseball this season with a cool "Badun" (bat flip).

Kiwoom rookie infielder Yeo Dong-wook looked back on his first home run before an exhibition game against KT Wiz at KT Wiz Park in Suwon on the 10th.

Yeo Dong-wook played as a substitute in the seventh inning in the opening game of the 2025 KBO exhibition game on the 8th and hit a home run in his first at-bat on the professional stage.

At that time, he even gave a bat flip to throw the bat as soon as he hit the ball, showing a bold appearance that was not like a rookie.

Yeo Dong-wook is a rookie who was selected by Kiwoom as the 27th overall in the third round in the 2025 KBO Rookie Draft held in September last year.

Although it is not a regular league record, he made his name as Kiwoom's first home run hero this season and a party to his spirit that is not like a rookie.

However, Yeo Dong-wook, who met with reporters before the game, explained, "The bat flip was not conscious or intended."

"I don't want to do it either, but when I felt the ball hit me well, it kept coming out," Yeo said. "I don't know what to do. I'm not doing it intentionally, nor trying to stimulate pitchers."

Yeo Dong-wook, who played as a pinch hitter in the previous two games, started the game against KT as the eighth batter and third baseman.

Yeo Dong-wook, who said, "My goal is to be in the opening game entry," will compete with rookie players such as Jeon Tae-hyun to become the starting third baseman.

Kiwoom manager Hong Won-ki also said on the same day, "Although it is a hasty judgment, both players are rookies and have attractiveness in their offense," adding that he hopes the two players will grow through competition.

Yeo Dong-wook also showed a positive attitude, saying, "I think it's better because there are so good competitors in the team. If I do well, the coach gives me a lot of opportunities. I think I need to do better to take the opportunity."

Yeo Dong-wook, who said he is confident in hitting, said, "The ball is different in professional baseball and the runners are fast. I am learning a lot about defense after coming to Kiwoom," adding, "I have gained some confidence."

On the 8th, when she hit her first home run, Yeo Dong-wook left a regret in defense. At the end of the ninth inning, more balls headed to third base, eventually recording a throwing error.

Making her unforgettable debut, Yeo said, "On the contrary, I decided not to get excited because I thought I should hit a home run and play better defense. I tried to focus more on defense, but I made a mistake."

Yeo Dong-wook, who said, "When I was young, I was short and weak," is currently working hard to train weight as well as defense.

Yeo Dong-wook said, "I know why many major leaguers and big stars come out of this team because I come to Raum and do weight training."

As a rookie, he also exuded his fresh charm.

When the reporters praised her for being good at interviews, Yeo Dong-wook smiled shyly, saying, "I imagined a lot of interviews."

He added, "Before I went to bed, I imagined a lot about how I should answer any questions I asked."

Regarding the bold Kiwoom acrostic poem (Are you ready to raise? Move!), which made headlines when it was presented on the club's official YouTube, he said, "I answered it spontaneously."