Ha Joo-seok Salary 200 Million Won, KIA Trade Debut First Start 3 Times on Base...No 'ERA 32.40' Record

Three-line summary

• KIA and Hanwha traded Ha Joo-seok and Lee Hyung-beom one-for-one on July 23
• Ha Joo-seok recorded 3 times on base and 1 RBI in his first start against Kiwoom on July 25
• Ha Joo-seok's 2026 season salary is 200 million won, with the league average at 175.36 million won

"I will blend into the team with Tigers spirit." This is what Ha Joo-seok (32) said right after the trade was announced on July 23. A player who joined as the first overall pick in the 2012 Hanwha Eagles first round and played for only one team for 14 years wore a different uniform for the first time. And two days later, he reached base three times in Gwangju.

Ha Joo-seok's KIA Debut 3 Times on Base, Ends 3-Game Losing Streak with 9-5 Victory

On July 25 against Kiwoom in Gwangju, his first start after the KIA trade. Ha Joo-seok played second base and batted 7th, going 1 for 2 with 1 RBI, and added two walks3 times on baseto complete. He reached base three times out of the four times he came to bat.KBO NewsAccording to KBO News, KIA defeated Kiwoom 9-5 that day and ended their 3-game losing streak.

The return in the trade was KIA right-handed reliever Lee Hyung-beom (32). He was a pitcher who posted a 3.00 ERA in 19 games and 24 innings with KIA. Hanwha General Manager Son Hyuk saidteam announcementin the team announcement that "We expect Lee Hyung-beom's addition to strengthen our bullpen." As of August 1, KIA was in 4th place with 49 wins, 42 losses, and 2 ties.

Ha Joo-seok's Salary of 200 Million Won Compared to League Average of 175.36 Million Won

Ha Joo-seok's 2026 season salary is200 million won. This is the amount announced by Hanwha when it announced the completion of the salary contract on January 21, 2026, up approximately 122% from the previous year. This 200 million won is not his personal highest salary either. He received 200.9 million won in the 2022 season, so he falls short by 900,000 won.

The average salary for domestic players announced by KBO on March 18, 2026, is175.36 million won. If you divide 200 million won by this average, it's 1.14 times, or about 14% higher. However, it differs from the top tier. Top-ranked Yang Eui-ji's 4.2 billion won is 21 times Ha Joo-seok's salary.

Rank	Player	2026 Salary	Team / Position
1	Yang Eui-ji	4.2 billion won	Doosan Catcher
2	Koh Young-pyo	2.6 billion won	KT Pitcher
3	Choi Jung	2.2 billion won	SSG Infielder
4	Ryu Hyun-jin	2.1 billion won	Hanwha Pitcher
4	Park Se-woong	2.1 billion won	Lotte Pitcher

Ha Joo-seok Age 32, From First Overall Pick to 997 Career Games

Born February 25, 1994, he is 32 years old this year. A right-handed throwing, left-handed batting infielder standing 185cm and weighing 92kg, he attended Shin-il High School and was selected as the first overall pick in the first round of the 2012 rookie draft by Hanwha. He completed military service from 2013 to 2015, and was selected as the MVP of the 2015 Futures All-Star Game.

Based on KBO official career records until the trade997 gameswith a batting average of 0.268, 869 hits, 53 home runs, and 373 RBIs. He changed uniforms at a point where exactly 3 games remained until 1,000 games. His performance with Hanwha in the 2026 season was 27 games with a batting average of 0.256 (20 hits, 6 RBIs, 5 runs).

The 'ERA 32.40 Appearance' Claim, Where It Conflicts with Official Records

Online, the statement "Ha Joo-seok recorded an ERA of 32.40 after appearing for KIA following his trade" circulated. This is an expression that does not hold up in official records.KBO Official ProfileAccording to the KBO Official Profile, Ha Joo-seok is a right-handed throwing, left-handed battinginfielderwith no pitcher registration history. The 32.40 figure is from an SSG Beniziano game on May 14 against KT in which he left 6 earned runs in 1⅔ innings, and it has not been cross-verified as Ha Joo-seok's record.

The numbers he posted in his first start after the trade were 3 times on base and 1 RBI. However, the 200 million won salary is not a figure that has been confirmed including non-disclosure options and incentives. A KIA official stated in team materials on July 24: "Ha Joo-seok is a resource capable of handling various positions in the infield, including second base and shortstop."

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Ha Joo-seok's salary?

His 2026 season salary is 200 million won. This is the amount announced by Hanwha Eagles when it announced the completion of the salary contract on January 21, 2026, up approximately 122% from the previous year. His signing bonus was 300 million won.

Q. How old is Ha Joo-seok?

Born February 25, 1994, he is 32 years old this year. He is a right-handed throwing, left-handed batting infielder measuring 185cm and weighing 92kg, and Lee Hyung-beom, who also moved together in the trade, was born February 27, 1994, making them the same age.

Q. What are Ha Joo-seok's KIA uniform number and position?

His uniform number is 30, and his position is an infielder who plays shortstop and second base. In his first start against Kiwoom on July 25 following his KIA trade, he played as the second baseman and 7th batter.

Related Official Websites

• KBO Official Website — You can directly check player registration status and original career records
• KBO Team Standings — Check KIA's real-time rankings and win-loss records
• KIA Tigers Official Website — Trade announcements and official team statements are posted
• Hanwha Eagles Official Website — You can check announcements on Lee Hyung-beom's signing and the GM's comments

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