▲ Ulsan Whales Monthly MVP Award Ceremony
The professional baseball club Ulsan Whales announced on Tuesday (June 9) that right-handed pitcher Daisei Naga and infielder Bae Young-bin have been selected as the Most Valuable Players (MVPs) for the month of May.
The Ulsan club held the monthly MVP award ceremony prior to their home game against the KIA Tigers at Ulsan Munsu Baseball Stadium on Monday (June 8), awarding Naga and Bae a prize of 3 million won each.
Last month, Naga made five starts, pitching 25⅓ innings with a record of 2 wins and a 2.84 ERA.
He also recorded 27 strikeouts.
He provided stability to the team's pitching staff by consistently covering long innings and demonstrated composure in managing games even during high-pressure situations.
Bae Young-bin appeared in 16 games, posting a .240 batting average (12 hits in 50 at-bats) with 4 RBIs and 3 stolen bases.
He also drew 15 walks, recording an on-base percentage of .415, and delivered game-winning hits on May 11 and 28.
Bae currently leads the team with the most game-winning hits (4).
Ulsan manager Jang Won-jin said, "Naga provided stability on the mound, and Bae Young-bin contributed on both offense and defense. Their dedication to team victory over individual records was highly valued. I look forward to the entire squad continuing to grow together through healthy competition."
(Photo: Courtesy of Ulsan Whales, Yonhap News)
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