Ryu Hyun-jin Donates Uniform Sales Proceeds... "Hope to Help Youth Players"

"I Will Give Back the Love Received from Fans to Society"

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin (37) donated all the proceeds from the uniforms sold during the 2024 season to the Ryu Hyun-jin Foundation, which he leads.

On the 27th, the Ryu Hyun-jin Foundation announced, "The donated funds will be used for scholarships for youth players and support for baseball equipment."

Hanwha Eagles Ryu Hyun-jin. Yonhap News

Ryu Hyun-jin stated, "When I established the foundation, I pledged to give back to society the love I received from fans," adding, "I hope the donations will help nurture the dreams of young players."

Since its establishment in September 2023, the Ryu Hyun-jin Foundation has been engaged in activities such as baseball camps, scholarship programs for promising players and children with rare incurable diseases, and hosting charity golf tournaments.

Ryu Hyun-jin, who returned to the KBO League last year, ranked first in uniform sales within his team.

According to regulations, each team delivers 5-10% of the proceeds from the sale of named uniforms to the respective players.

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