The SSG club announced on the 17th that “Eredia signed a total of $1.5 million ($150,000 down payment, $1.15 million annual salary, $200,000 option), and Elias signed a total of $1 million ($100,000 down payment, $650,000 annual salary, and $250,000 option).
As a result, SSG completed the formation of foreign players for the 2024 season with Robert Duggar (28), a newly recruited foreign pitcher last month.
In 122 games this year, Heredia was ranked at the top in various batting indicators with a batting average of 0.323 (5th in the league), 153 hits (8th), 12 home runs, 76 RBIs, and an OPS (10th in the league).
He also showed off his top defensive skills, winning the outfielder category in the KBO defense award with the most 10 Bodhisattvas in the league.
Elias wore an SSG uniform as a substitute in May this year and kept the mound with an 8-6, 131 ⅓ innings average of 3.70 in 22 games.
In the second half, he actually served as the team’s ace and helped him advance to the postseason.
The SSG club explained, “The two foreign players re-signed because they judged that they had adapted to the team and Korean life with good professionalism as well as excellent skills.”
Eredia said, “I’m happy to be with SSG next year and meet my beloved Korean fan again. I will prepare well to win the championship,” while Elias said, “I remember the fans who cheered for me and my family last year. I’m glad I signed with SSG again.”
Foreign players who have completed their contracts will join the Florida spring camp scheduled for February next year.