Incheon: The SSG Landers announced Monday they will bring back Cuban outfielder Guillermo Heredia for his third straight season in South Korea. Heredia has been a significant asset to the team, and his return is anticipated to bolster the team's performance in the upcoming season.According to Yonhap News Agency, the Landers confirmed that Heredia, the 2024 batting champion in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), has agreed to a new one-year deal worth up to US$1.8 million. This contract includes a guaranteed salary of $1.6 million, with the potential to earn an additional $200,000 in incentives. Heredia's performance in 2024 was remarkable, as he earned $1.5 million while leading the KBO with a .360 batting average. He also finished second with 195 hits and third with 118 RBIs, setting franchise records for hits and RBIs in a season.Heredia's defensive skills have also been recognized, as he has won the KBO Fielding Award in left field for the past two seasons. In 2024, he achieved a milestone by becomi ng the first player to bat at least .300 against every opposing team since the league expanded to 10 clubs in 2015. This consistent performance has made him an invaluable player for the Landers.With Heredia's re-signing, the Landers have completed their foreign player roster for the 2025 season. They had earlier secured right-hander Drew Anderson for his second season and brought in former major league pitcher Mitch White. KBO regulations allow each team to have a maximum of two pitchers and one position player from outside South Korea, and the Landers have strategically filled these slots to enhance their competitive edge.
- October 12, 2026
