Korean Series Most Valuable Player Award Explained

Korean Series Most Valuable Player Award
Awarded For:Most valuable player of the annual Korean Series
Presenter:KBO League
Country:South Korea
Year:1982
Holder:Oh Ji-hwan of LG Twins

The Korean Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award is given to the player deemed to have the most impact on his team's performance in the Korean Series, which is the final round of the KBO League postseason. The award was first presented in 1982.

List

YearPlayerTeamPositionRef
1982Kim Yu-dongOB BearsOutfielder
1983Kim Bong-yeonHaitai TigersInfielder
1984Yoo Doo-yeolLotte GiantsOutfielder
1985no series held
1986Kim Jung-sooHaitai TigersPitcher
1987Kim Joon-hwanHaitai TigersOutfielder
1988Moon Hye-sooHaitai TigersPitcher
1989Park Chul-wooHaitai TigersInfielder
1990Kim Yong-sooLG TwinsPitcher
1991Jang Chae-geunHaitai TigersCatcher
1992Park Dong-heeLotte GiantsPitcher
1993Lee Jong-beomHaitai TigersInfielder
1994Kim Yong-sooLG TwinsPitcher
1995Kim Min-hoOB BearsInfielder
1996Lee Kang-chulHaitai TigersPitcher
1997Lee Jong-beomHaitai TigersInfielder
1998Chung Min-taeHyundai UnicornsPitcher
1999Dae-sung KooHanwha EaglesPitcher
2000Hyundai UnicornsInfielder
2001Doosan BearsInfielder
2002Ma Hae-youngSamsung LionsOutfielder
2003Chung Min-taeHyundai UnicornsPitcher
2004Cho Yong-junHyundai UnicornsPitcher
2005Samsung LionsPitcher
2006Park Jin-manSamsung LionsInfielder
2007Kim Jae-hyunSK WyvernsOutfielder
2008Choi JeongSK WyvernsInfielder[1]
2009Na Ji-wanKia TigersOutfielder[2]
2010Park Jung-kwonSK WyvernsOutfielder[3]
2011Samsung LionsPitcher
2012Lee Seung-yuopSamsung LionsInfielder[4]
2013Park Han-yiSamsung LionsOutfielder[5]
2014Samsung LionsInfielder[6]
2015Jung Soo-binDoosan BearsOutfielder[7]
2016Yang Eui-jiDoosan BearsCatcher[8]
2017Yang Hyeon-jongKia Tigers[9]
2018Han Dong-minSK WyvernsOutfielder[10]
2019Oh Jae-ilDoosan BearsInfielder[11]
2020Yang Eui-jiNC DinosCatcher
2021Park Kyung-suKT WizInfielder[12]
2022Kim Kang-minSSG LandersCenter fielder
2023Oh Ji-hwanLG TwinsShortstop
2024Kim Sun-binKia TigersInfielder

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: South Korean series a corporate playground. Reuters. October 27, 2009. Kim. Jon Herskovitz.
  2. Web site: Korea Series MVP Na Ji-wan wins big pay raise-INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily . . December 28, 2009 . November 4, 2018.
  3. Web site: Wyverns smash Lions to take the Korean series-INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily . . October 21, 2010 . November 4, 2018.
  4. Web site: At 37, Samsung slugger Lee Seung-yuop turns back clock with display of power . English.yonhapnews.co.kr . November 4, 2018.
  5. Web site: (2nd LD) Samsung Lions capture third straight Korean Series with emphatic Game 7 win . English.yonhapnews.co.kr . November 4, 2018.
  6. Web site: A true dynasty . November 12, 2014 . . November 4, 2018.
  7. Web site: (LEAD) Doosan claims Korean Series thanks to superb pitching, relentless hitting . English.yonhapnews.co.kr . November 4, 2018.
  8. Web site: (LEAD) Two-way catcher voted Korean Series MVP . English.yonhapnews.co.kr . November 4, 2018.
  9. Web site: Left-handed ace voted Korean Series MVP . October 31, 2017 . . November 4, 2018.
  10. Web site: Yonhap News Agency.
  11. Web site: 2019 한국시리즈 MVP는 오재일. sports.news.naver.com. ko. May 3, 2020.
  12. Web site: Wizard with glove, veteran Park Kyung-su wins Korean Series MVP for KT Wiz. November 18, 2021.

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