Lee Kang-cheol will coach the Wizards for three more years.
KT Wiz announced in a press release on the morning of the 11th that it has re-signed director Lee Kang-cheol for a total of 2.4 billion won ($600,000 down payment and $600,000 annual salary) for a contract period of three years (2024-2026).
This is Lee's third contract with Katie.
He will lead Katie for the eighth consecutive year in recognition of his outstanding leadership.
The team won its last regular season game of the 2023 season (5-4 against the Doosan Bears) the day before, securing a direct playoff berth (2nd place).
Lee first took the helm of the Katies in the 2019 season and has been actively communicating with the players to establish a "one team" culture.
He led the team to a 5.5 percent winning percentage (71 wins, 71 losses, and 2 draws) in his first year in charge, finishing second in the regular season in 2020 and qualifying for the franchise's first postseason.
In 2021, the team won its first overall title in franchise history.
It was the first time a former Korean Series MVP won the title.
This season, he helped the team rebound from injuries to key players.
The team, which was ranked 10th until June 4, climbed to second place (79 wins, 62 losses, 2 draws, and a 0.560 winning percentage) by the final game of the season.
Katie's overall record in five seasons at the helm is 385 wins, 314 losses, and 17 draws (0.550 winning percentage).
The team said, "Under the guidance of Coach Lee Kang-cheol, the Katie team has grown as a unit and improved every season.
We overcame difficult times such as player injuries with excellent leadership." 안전토토사이트
"We signed a three-year extension contract because he is a proven leader who can create a sustainable strong team that is loved by Suwon baseball fans," said the club.
After signing the contract, Lee Kang-chul, who is preparing for fall baseball with a happy heart, said through the club, "We were able to achieve good results thanks to the generous support of the club, the players, and the coaching staff since the 2019 season.
I am grateful to the club and the CEO for re-signing me, and I will continue to lead the team with responsibility so that we can continue to be a strong team."