139 RBIs, RBI Leader…kt's Healy Adjusts Swing, Rubber-Ball Drills, 8 Times on Base in 2 KS Games
kt's Healy reached base 8 times in the first two games of the Korean Series. He was named Daily MVP after Game 1, and after the game he said, "I adapted by adjusting my swing path."
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Three-line summary
- Healy went 5-for-8 with three walks in Games 1 and 2 of the Korean Series, reaching base four times in each game.
- At a press conference after Game 1, he looked back on his early-season struggles, saying, "I was able to adapt by adjusting my swing path."
- He won the RBI title with 44 home runs and 139 RBIs in the regular season. His contract totals $1 million (salary $700,000).
Game 1 of the 2026 Korean Series, November 3. kt's Sam Healy (32) went 3-for-4 with one walk against Samsung, with two RBIs and two runs scored. After the game, he was also named Daily MVP. At the press conference, he looked back on the strike zone adjustment problems he faced early in the season.
Healy Swing Path Adjustment, 8 On-Base Appearances in 2 KS Games
SBS report, Healy said at a press conference after Game 1 on November 3, "I had trouble adjusting to the strike zone early this season, but I was able to adapt by adjusting my swing path." What he disclosed was that he had changed his swing path — the adjustment he made.
The momentum did not stop in Game 2 the next day. Mania Times report and KBO daily records show he went 2-for-4 with two walks, reaching base four more times. Across both games, he went 5-for-8, a .625 batting average (5÷8), with three walks.
Healy Rubber-Ball Training, Three Weights: 150g, 350g, 450g
kt's season preparation included a somewhat unusual tool. Mania Times reported that before the season, kt introduced batting practice using rubber balls in 150g·350g·450g three different weights. It was reported that Healy also did toss batting with these rubber balls before every game during the Korean Series. The heaviest ball (450g) weighs three times as much as the lightest ball (150g).
The rubber-ball training comes from a follow-up report. No objective data has been confirmed showing how much it improved his bat speed or focus. At this point, it is hard to conclude that the training caused his performance rebound.
44 MLB Career Home Runs, 44 Home Runs in His First KBO Season
Healy is an American born February 21, 1994, who bats and throws left-handed. He was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 15th round of the 2015 MLB Draft and debuted in the majors in August 2019. He was sent down to the minors in July 2025, became a free agent, and signed with kt in December of that year. His KBO debut was March 28, 2026.
| Category | Games | Batting Average | Home Runs | RBIs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLB Career (2019–2025) | 332 | 0.218 | 44 | 107 |
| KBO 2026 Regular Season | 142 | 0.304 | 44 | 139 |
Over seven MLB seasons, he hit 44 home runs. In the KBO, he matched that total in 142 games. His 139 RBIs are 32 more than his 107 MLB career RBIs. The KBO announced that he won the monthly MVP award for July and for September–October, making him the first foreign player to win it twice in one season.
| Rank | Player | Team | Home Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kim Do-yeong | KIA | 45 |
| 2 | Healy | KT | 44 |
| 3 | Austin | LG | 41 |
| 4 | Kang Baek-ho | Hanwha | 34 |
| 5 | Na Sung-bum | KIA | 31 |
KBO official records (as of November 5, 2026, 17:00), Kim Do-yeong ranks first with 45 home runs, and Healy ranks second with 44. In RBIs, he is at 139 RBIs to take first place, leading second-place Diaz (129 RBIs) by 10. This ranking reflects the final regular-season totals and does not include Korean Series stats.
Healy Salary $700,000, Total Contract $1 Million
Reporting kt's announcement, Star News and others, Healy's contract consists of a $300,000 signing bonus plus a $700,000 salary, for a total of $1 million one-year deal. Simply dividing it out, that comes to about $22,700 per home run ($1 million ÷ 44) and about $7,200 per RBI ($1 million ÷ 139).
Another variable is also clear. As of November 5, 2026, 17:00, the Korean Series has not yet ended. Whether his four-times-on-base streak across two games continues through the end of the series will be decided in the remaining games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How old is Healy?
He was born February 21, 1994, so he is 32 years old as of November 5, 2026. Some reports at the time of his December 2025 contract listed him as 32, but by his date of birth, he was 31 at that time.
Q. What is Healy's salary?
According to kt's announcement, his salary for the 2026 season is $700,000. Adding the $300,000 signing bonus, his total contract value is $1 million.
Q. What is Healy's rubber-ball training like?
According to Mania Times, it is a batting drill in which he hits tosses using rubber balls in three weights: 150g, 350g, and 450g.
Official Websites
- KBO Healy Official Player Records — Check season and game-by-game records
- KBO Official Player Rankings — Rankings by category, such as home runs and RBIs
- MLB Sam Healy Official Profile — Career totals from his MLB years
- kt wiz Official Website — Team news and game schedule
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