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Yang Eui-ji Wins 10th Golden Glove to Tie KBO Record, Breaks Catcher Mark

A batting title with dominant catcher stats propelled the 38-year-old to 278 of 316 votes.

Overview

  • He became the first catcher to win two KBO batting titles, hitting .337 with 153 hits, 27 doubles, 89 RBIs and a .939 OPS in 2025.
  • After injuries left him ineligible for 2024 awards, he said the setback drove his offseason work and return to form.
  • He vowed to chase an 11th trophy next year and to lead Doosan to a stronger finish after a ninth-place season.
  • Veteran DH Choi Hyoung-woo earned his eighth Golden Glove with 309 votes and extended his own oldest-winner record at 41.
  • Other winners included MVP pitcher Cody Ponce with 307 votes before signing with the Blue Jays, first baseman Lewin Diaz after a 50-homer, 158-RBI season, and LG’s Youm Kyoung-youb as the inaugural Manager of the Year.