3. Oct. 17 2024: Second grader Aileen Kim goes viral with a hand-made poster and gets invited as a speaker for the opening show of the Korean series.
Second-grader Aileen Kim’s hand-made poster captivated the baseball world, went viral, and earned her a spot as a speaker for the Korean Series opening show. I felt honored to write an article about her inspiring story, as I delved into her passion for the game and her creative spirit. To my amazement, this piece won the Best of SNO writing award, which made the experience even more meaningful.
4. Sept. 1, 2024: I appear on the Megatron during the inning break and dance to get a prize
This day turned into an unforgettable day when I appeared on the full screen during an inning break. As the camera panned the crowd, it landed on me. Without hesitation, I started dancing – fumbling, to be honest – and caught up in the energy of the moment. The cheers of the crowd and the thrill of earning a prize made it a memory I’ll never forget.
5. May 31 2024: Forever cleanup hitter Park-Byung-Ho hits a 3-point home run
May 31 became a defining moment of the Lions’ 2024 season as the legendary Park Byung-Ho, the team’s fourth hitter, delivered a 3-point home run. The recent trade between Park Byung-Ho and previous hitter Oh Jae-Il set doubts, but the homerun proved my skepticism wrong. I watched this game from home, and the excitement in the air was palpable even through the screen. Watching such a pivotal moment reminded me of why I watch baseball, again.
6. Oct. 3 2024: The Lions ranked first in team home runs with 185 in the regular season
7. May 21 2024: Lions hero Kim Young-Woong ties the score with a 3-point home run
8. Aug. 2 2024: Starting pitcher Won-Tae-In roars after pitching a complete game
9. March 19 2024: The Lions’ traditional cheer song Eldorado (엘도라도) returns after a 7-year hiatus
10. Aug.13 2024: Past Samsung Lions player Ruben Cardenas receives backlash from fans due to issues related to his injury
